More than 60 suspects have been arrested in a federal sting operation that has taken down a drug and weapons trafficking ring involving members of San Diego's Iraqi community and a major Mexican drug cartel.
Federal officials said Thursday that the suspects were linked to the Chaldean Organized Crime Syndicate were arrested.
Smugglers were shipping drugs from El Cajon to Iraqis in Detroit, where the Chaldean syndicate is based, authorities said.
El Cajon and federal police say they have seized 18 pounds of methamphetamine, narcotics, cocaine and other drugs; more than 3,500 pounds of marijuana; $630,000 in cash; four IEDs; and more than 30 guns, including assault rifles.
Mexico City Finds Inspiration in NYC's High LineIn April, a Drug Enforcement Agency undercover agent was shown a hand grenade by an immigrant and was told additional grenades were available from a Mexican military source.
The cartel, Sinaloa, is Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, led by Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who has become one of the world's richest and most-wanted men since he escaped from a Mexican prison 10 years ago.
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Federal officials said Thursday that the suspects were linked to the Chaldean Organized Crime Syndicate were arrested.
Smugglers were shipping drugs from El Cajon to Iraqis in Detroit, where the Chaldean syndicate is based, authorities said.
El Cajon and federal police say they have seized 18 pounds of methamphetamine, narcotics, cocaine and other drugs; more than 3,500 pounds of marijuana; $630,000 in cash; four IEDs; and more than 30 guns, including assault rifles.
Mexico City Finds Inspiration in NYC's High LineIn April, a Drug Enforcement Agency undercover agent was shown a hand grenade by an immigrant and was told additional grenades were available from a Mexican military source.
The cartel, Sinaloa, is Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, led by Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, who has become one of the world's richest and most-wanted men since he escaped from a Mexican prison 10 years ago.
Read more: US Busts Iraqi-Mexican Drug Operation in California | Fox News Latino