Savannah Morning News
Multiple defendants are facing federal felony charges in a drug trafficking investigation targeting a violent Savannah-area network, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
A total of 29 defendants face multiple federal felony charges in a drug trafficking investigation that distributed cocaine, heroin and marijuana.
“This investigation represents yet another significant infiltration and disruption of a violent, gang-related drug distribution network in the Southern District,” said U.S. Attorney Bobby L. Christine. “Our dedicated law enforcement partners continue to demonstrate our shared commitment to target and eliminate those who would spread poison and fear in our communities.”
29 Savannah-area defendants face charges in drug bust dubbed âOperation Deadlier Catchâ
29 Savannah-area defendants face charges in drug bust dubbed âOperation Deadlier Catchâ By Sean Evans | December 16, 2020 at 4:12 PM EST - Updated December 16 at 6:57 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - More than two dozen people are facing federal charges stemming from what investigators call a drug trafficking operation.
Dubbed âOperation Deadlier Catchâ, the law enforcement effort to stop the operation honed in on a violent Savannah-area network.
Bobby Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia said at a news conference Wednesday, âA 27-count indictment for a drug trafficking conspiracy moving cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin and marijuana from Mexico via California to Savannah.â
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After charging the group with almost 30 felonies including conspiracy, distribution of cocaine, crack, and marijuana, and gun possession, the feds seized almost a half-million in cash, guns with hundreds of rounds of ammo, gold Cuban link necklaces, Rolex watches and a 10k yellow gold pendant forming the numerals 914 with round brilliant cut diamonds. Prosecutors have also set to seize two homes in Savannah that were used for drug distribution.
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The investigation, which began last December, revealed that the group used coded language to facilitate the operation until being indicted.