3 Arrested in Bust of Major Drug Ring
Three key figures in a major Central Coast drug ring have been arrested by federal agents.
Aided by Watsonville police, the FBI built a case against the three men, who were arrested Monday and booked for investigation of attempting to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine.
They were indicted by a federal grand jury after a two-year investigation called Operation Monterey Express.
The drug ring was one of the largest in the area, police said.
“It is anticipated that the flow of heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine will be severely restricted in the Monterey Bay due to these arrests,” Watsonville police said.
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