The Maricopa County Drug Suppression Task Force has arrested five individuals in Phoenix for allegedly using social media to sell illegal weapons and drugs, including fully automatic machine guns. Among the seized items were over 2,000 fentanyl pills concealed inside a Starbucks food bag, highlighting the serious public health risks associated with this illegal activity.
Authorities apprehended four men and one woman during a coordinated operation on February 6, revealing a sophisticated network trafficking not only firearms but also other narcotics like cocaine, MDMA, and methamphetamines. The investigation continues, as law enforcement officials note that these cases often branch out like a “spiderweb,” suggesting more arrests may follow as they target mid-to-high drug trafficking organizations in the area.
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