29 Arrested in West Palm Beach After Year-Long Drug, Gun, and Prostitution Sting

West Palm Beach, FL  2024-08-03

In West Palm Beach, a year-long undercover operation led by the West Palm Beach Police Department resulted in 29 arrests. The investigation was initiated in response to neighborhood complaints about drug sales, gun trafficking, and prostitution. The operation uncovered significant criminal activity centered around two properties. Of the 32 defendants, 16 face Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) charges, with potential sentences of up to 60 years. The investigation also highlighted concerns about the opioid crisis in the community, with 54 overdose deaths reported over the past year.

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