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    Operation Pipeline Express

    PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES

    10.27.2011

    Story by Paul Caffrey 

    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement           

    PHOENIX - Federal, state and local authorities announced the results of "Operation Pipeline Express," a 17-month multi-agency investigation responsible for dismantling a massive narcotics trafficking organization suspected of smuggling more than $33 million dollars' worth of drugs a month through Arizona's western desert.

    On Oct. 27, federal and local investigators executed the third in a succession of large-scale enforcement actions tied to the probe, seizing more than two tons of marijuana, 19 weapons - including assault rifles, handguns, and shotguns - and nearly $200,000 in cash.

    To date, the case has resulted in the seizure of more than 60,000 pounds of marijuana; in excess of 200 pounds of cocaine; approximately 160 pounds of heroin; more than $750,000 in cash; and nearly 110 weapons, including multiple assault rifles.

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    Date Taken: 10.27.2011
    Date Posted: 10.31.2011 09:25
    Story ID: 79321
    Location: PHOENIX, AZ, US

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