US Edition64lbs Recovered, Multiple Arrested in Largest Fentanyl Bust in Polk County History: Sheriff Judd
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUN 24 – Two multi-agency investigations dismantled fentanyl trafficking by Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels, seizing 64 pounds including 160,000 pills valued at $4.5 million, officials said.
- On June 24, 2025, Polk County deputies announced the arrest of eight suspects and the seizure of 64 pounds of fentanyl in Winter Haven, Florida.
- The arrests resulted from two undercover investigations targeting Mexico's Jalisco and Sinaloa cartels, which smuggled fentanyl concealed inside car batteries into Polk County.
- The suspects included six Jalisco and two Sinaloa cartel members who trafficked 160,000 fentanyl pills, with distribution routes through Phoenix, Arizona, before reaching Florida.
- Sheriff Grady Judd announced that the 64 pounds of fentanyl confiscated could potentially kill millions of people and emphasized that the fight against drug trafficking is ongoing.
- These arrests and seizures represent Polk County's largest fentanyl bust and emphasize ongoing law enforcement efforts against international drug trafficking.
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The Center SquareEight arrested in Polk County connected to Mexican drug cartels
(The Center Square) – A multi-agency drug trafficking investigation led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force resulted in the arrest of eight people accused of working for two Mexican cartels.
64lbs recovered, multiple arrested in largest fentanyl bust in Polk County history: Sheriff Judd
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA)— Sheriff Grady Judd spoke about a fentanyl drug trafficking investigation that involved two Mexican cartels, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Polk County detectives worked alongside investigators from: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Tampa and Phoenix offices U.S. Border Patrol Auburndale Police Department Office of the State Attorney 10th Judicial Ci…
Arizona To Florida Pipleine: Polk County Cracks Cartels With Record 64 Pound Fentanyl Seizure
Multi-Agency Operations Seize 64 Pounds, 160,000 Pills of Deadly Drug, Crippling Cartel Operations POLK COUNTY, Fla. – In a victory against the deadly tide of fentanyl, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force has dismantled two separate, multi-agency undercover operations, leading to the arrest of eight individuals linked […] Arizona To Florida Pipleine: Polk County Cracks Cartels With Reco…
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