Operation Trackside: 19 Arrested in Florida for Massive Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Ring

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A massive joint investigation, led by the Boynton Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, has resulted in the arrest of 19 individuals involved in a significant fentanyl and cocaine distribution network in Palm Beach and Broward counties. The operation, dubbed "Operation Trackside," began with a simple drug complaint in July 2024 and spanned 14 months, culminating in the simultaneous execution of 15 search warrants on September 3.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nineteen individuals have been arrested for their roles in the illegal drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing fentanyl and cocaine in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
  • The investigation, "Operation Trackside," was a joint effort between the Boynton Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration's Enforcement Group 2 out of West Palm Beach.
  • The operation resulted in the seizure of 6 handguns, 2 semi-automatic rifles, 11 vehicles, 1 boat, 5,027 grams of narcotics, and $452,026 in cash.
  • The arrests include:

+ Garett Deshawn Sutton Jr. (46), charged with trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine

+ Antonio Robinson (44), charged with trafficking in cocaine and conspiracy

+ Kira Ezra Jones II (30), charged with trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine

+ Tarik Anthony Jarrett (45), charged with trafficking in cocaine and conspiracy

+ Ion Miksa, charged with obstruction of justice and purchasing controlled substances

+ Michael Vantez Hunter Jr. (33), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ James Edward Anderson (59), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Fred Ellis Robinson (65), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Amber Micara Greermoore (33), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Carlton Van Potts (60), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Timothy Daniels (56), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Kira Ezra Jones (52), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Alberto Cruz, Jr. (62), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Christopher Daniel Jordan (51), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Hayward McQueen (73), charged with trafficking in cocaine

+ Bobby Young (45), charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine

+ Brian Cannon (54), charged with conspiracy to traffic cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to sell

Statistics:

  • 19 individuals have been arrested for their roles in the fentanyl and cocaine trafficking organization
  • 5,027 grams of narcotics were seized during the operation
  • $452,026 in cash was seized during the operation
  • 6 handguns, 2 semi-automatic rifles, 11 vehicles, 1 boat, and various other items were seized during the operation
  • The investigation spanned 14 months
  • The operation resulted in the simultaneous execution of 15 search warrants on September 3
  • Fentanyl is estimated to be 50 times more powerful than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine
  • A dose as small as 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal

Sources:

  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) press release
  • Boynton Beach Police Department press release
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) press release
  • "Operation Trackside" was funded through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) program