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Trump's Task Force Arrests 507 in Major Drug Operation

2/17/2026

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In January 2026, President Donald Trump's Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) executed an operation that resulted in 507 arrests, targeting criminal cartels and human trafficking.
The initiative included 114 operations across the continental U.S. and led to 231 federal charges.
Authorities seized 1,109 pounds of narcotics and identified 257 victims, including 27 children.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson commended the HSTF for enhancing public safety, while Trump highlighted the importance of dismantling cross-border smuggling rings.

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Story summary

In January 2026, President Donald Trump's Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) executed an operation that resulted in 507 arrests, targeting criminal cartels and human trafficking.
The initiative included 114 operations across the continental U.S. and led to 231 federal charges.
Authorities seized 1,109 pounds of narcotics and identified 257 victims, including 27 children.
White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson commended the HSTF for enhancing public safety, while Trump highlighted the importance of dismantling cross-border smuggling rings.