FBI Exposes Cartel-Trucker Drug Ring

In the FBI's "Operation Dead Hand," 19 men were indicted in a cross-border drug ring involving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The operation revealed a complex network of drug suppliers connected to Mexican cartels, Canadian truck drivers, and associates of the Italian Mafia in Montreal.

Operation Overview

• Operation Name: Operation Dead Hand

• Scope: Cross-border drug smuggling involving the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Key Figures

• Roberto Scoppa: Alleged Canadian trafficker with Mafia ties

• Guramrit Sidhu: Orchestrated drug purchases and transportation

Drug Trafficking Details

• Drugs Seized: Methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin

• Estimated Value: $16 million to $28 million

• Transportation: Coordinated by truck drivers across North American borders

Source: FreightWaves

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