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Major methamphetamine seizures in US drug trafficking operations
Law enforcement agencies have conducted multiple coordinated drug busts resulting in the seizure of hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine. Operations in Sonoma County, California and Union County, North Carolina have targeted suspected traffickers, with some arrests linked to Mexican cartel organizations.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 10 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Sonoma County Sheriff's OfficeUnion County Sheriff's OfficeATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives)Mexican drug cartelUnion County, North Carolina
2026-08-05
2026-08-04
2026-08-03
- 3 men arrested in Baton Rouge after Livingston Parish investigation tied to armed robbery, drugs
- Charges filed in 2 separate cases after suspects found unconscious behind the wheel
- SFPD arrests five Oakland men for alleged drug dealing
- Police find marijuana, pills after suspect flees during multi-parish high-speed chase
- 4 charged after guns, drugs found during Harvey home search
2026-08-01
2026-07-31
2026-07-30
- Nashville couple arrested after deputies find pound of meth, other drugs in Warren County
- Detectives seize suspected fentanyl pills, meth and cash in Colorado Springs bust: CSPD
- Nashville couple arrested for attempting to deliver meth to Warren County
- Morning 3: Suspects tied to cartel after major bust yields 220+ pounds of drugs in Union County -- and other news
- Sheriff's Office, ATF seize 101 kilos of meth shipped to Union County
- Suspects tied to Mexican cartel after major bust yields 220+ pounds of drugs in Union County
- 101 kilograms of meth seized in major Union County drug bust