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‘Operation: White Tide’ results in 100+ arrests, almost 2 kg of fentanyl seized by Lee Co. deputies<\/p>\n

\"CarsonLEE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno hosted a news conference on Thursday to announce the results of a major narcotics investigation.<\/p>\n

Marceno said that “Operation: White Tide” has resulted in the arrest of over 100 suspects involved in drug dealing cases. <\/p>\n

According to Marceno, in total, the operation resulted in the seizure of:<\/p>\n

4 kilograms of cocaine 4 pounds of meth674 grams of ecstasy and oxycodone45 pounds of marijuana51 firearms$121,000 in cashGold jewelryA Chrysler 3001,780 grams of fentanyl <\/p>\n

“If one milligram of fentanyl can kill you, then this operation alone has saved 1,780,000 lives,” Marceno said when speaking on the amount of fentanyl seized.<\/p>\n

The Drug-Homicide Investigation Team was a major part of the operation, Marceno said, and emphasized his commitment to preventing overdose deaths in Lee County.<\/p>\n

Marceno said that Lee County has a zero-tolerance policy for drug dealers, and anyone who deals drugs in the county will be met with the full force of the law.<\/p>\n

WATCH THE FULL NEWS CONFERENCE IN THE PLAYER ABOVE<\/p>\n

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