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FBI Arrests 55 in Major Georgia Drug Trafficking Bust

2/5/2026

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 55 individuals on February 5, 2026, during Operation Powder Island targeting a Georgia-based drug trafficking ring linked to a supplier in China.
The operation included 56 arrest warrants and tactical support from SWAT teams.
Officials said the ring distributed fentanyl and other narcotics across the United States.
FBI Director Kash Patel credited the success to aggressive enforcement under U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 55 individuals on February 5, 2026, during Operation Powder Island targeting a Georgia-based drug trafficking ring linked to a supplier in China.
The operation included 56 arrest warrants and tactical support from SWAT teams.
Officials said the ring distributed fentanyl and other narcotics across the United States.
FBI Director Kash Patel credited the success to aggressive enforcement under U.S. President Donald Trump.