DOJ's Operation Take Back America: Major Drug Busts Over July 4th Weekend

Operation Take Back America Successes

• 🎯 The DEA announced historic success through Operation Take Back America during the July 4th weekend.
• 👏 The operation involved successful DEA raids across the country, highlighting the ongoing fight against drug epidemics.

Major Drug Seizures

• 💡 In South Carolina, agents seized 71 kilos of fentanyl and 20 kilos of methamphetamine near the University of South Carolina, targeting college students with drugs disguised as pills.
• ⚠️ A significant bust in Fresno, California, involved 24 pounds of carfentanil disguised as real prescription pills, a substance stronger than fentanyl and known as "elephant tranquilizer."
• 💊 For the first time, authorities observed methamphetamine in pill form, which can lead to severe addiction and life destruction.

Broader Impact and Enforcement

• 🔗 The DOJ is prosecuting these cases, emphasizing that dealing drugs to Americans constitutes violent criminal activity.
• 🤝 The initiative also highlighted the role of illegal aliens in cartel operations, citing an example where an illegal alien was arrested with over 700 pounds of methamphetamine.
• 🎗️ The briefing acknowledged Chelsea Curtis, who lost her brothers to drug overdoses and now works with the DOJ to support victims and fight the epidemic.