Federal and local law enforcement leaders will gather on Thursday to make a major announcement in connection to a drug trafficking organization in Kensington.
Federal and local law enforcement say dangerous criminals are now off the streets in a huge push to make Philadelphia neighborhoods safe for its residents.Twelve suspects have been charged with 84 counts in connection to a drug trafficking ring busted by Philadelphia 's police and AFT in the city's Fairhill section.Ten of those suspects have been arrested, including the ring leader identified as Wilfredo Avila.
fentanyl," said United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero.MORE HEADLINES:In addition to trafficking drugs, officials say the organization sold firearms to their drug dealer customers.Nearly 60 guns were found to be bought or seized, including "ghost guns," assault-style rifles, stolen guns, pistols and Glock switches.Those guns were also used to protect drug trafficking activities, and defend their "turf," which spanned at least 14 locations in Fairhill and Kensington.
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