U.S. Drug Raids Targeting Mexican Cartel Results in more than 300 Arrests

A series of raids targeting the Mexican drug cartel La Familia has led to more than 300 arrests in the United States.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced the arrests on Thursday following the two-day operation that had been part of a larger initiative known as Project Coronado. The recent raids were specifically targeting La Familia and according to Holder the drug cartel was dealt a “significant blow.”

Having gained a reputation as one of the most ruthless drug cartels currently operating La Familia is based in the Mexican state of Michoacan but they have expanded their presence across the U.S over the past several years.

Holder expressed optimism that the expansion will now be slowed as a result of the arrests saying, “This operation has dealt a significant blow to La Familia's supply chain of illegal drugs, weapons and cash flowing between Mexico and the United States.”

The two-day operation that stretched across 19 states and involved police and FBI agents resulted in eth seizure of $3.4 million in cash, 144 weapons, more than 100 vehicles and large ampunt sof cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana.

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