Operation Straight Outta of Niru, Crack Cocaine Trafficking, North Carolina 2019

A multi-year crack cocaine drug trafficking organization operating in Jacksonville, North Carolina, has been dealt a significant blow with the sentencing of multiple defendants.

The operation, dubbed 'Straight Outta of Niru,' was a joint effort involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), U.S. Marshal's Service, Jacksonville Police Department, and the Onslow County Sheriff's Office.

According to the United States Attorney's Office, the defendants were involved in a large-scale crack cocaine trafficking ring that brought significant harm to the community.

On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM, a press conference will be held at the Jacksonville Department of Public Safety, located at 206 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540, to discuss the sentencing of the defendants.

The following agencies will be in attendance: United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr., ATF, U.S. Marshal's Service, Jacksonville Police Department, and the Onslow County Sheriff's Office.

The sentencing of the defendants marks a significant victory for law enforcement and a step towards a safer community. The operation highlights the importance of collaboration between local and federal agencies in combating drug trafficking and reducing crime.

The defendants' involvement in the crack cocaine trafficking ring has resulted in significant consequences, with multiple defendants receiving sentences for their roles in the operation.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/media-advisory-jacksonville