CBP Targets Synthetic Drug Trafficking Organizations in 35 States
CBP operations in 35 states resulted in a major U.S. seizure of synthetic drugs with hundreds of law enforcement actions and nearly $15 million in cash and assets, the agency reported on July 3. The operation, dubbed "Project Synergy," is a collaborative effort between CBP, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and other U.S. and international law enforcement partners. The program targeted designer drug trafficking organizations including retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, CBP said. CBP also said that the Project’s June 26 enforcement action netted over 150 arrest warrants and nearly 375 search warrants. Operations also included efforts by law enforcement in Australia, Barbados, Panama and Canada, along with state and local law enforcement agencies.
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“For criminal groups seeking to profit through the sale of illegal narcotics, the message is clear: we know how you operate, we know where you hide, and we will not stop until we bring you to justice,” said Traci Lembke, ICE Homeland Security Investigations deputy assistant director of investigative programs.