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FBI Raids 30 Sites, Seizes Drugs, Targets Mexican Mafia Leader

4/24/2026

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced raids on 30 sites that detained 43 Mexican Mafia members and targeted leadership, Luis Cardenas, who ran Orange County activities from Ironwood State Prison.
Agents seized 120 pounds of methamphetamine, 8.8 pounds of fentanyl and 25 firearms.
The indictments allege racketeering, kidnapping, extortion, illegal gambling, trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said investigation remains ongoing and arrests may follow.

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced raids on 30 sites that detained 43 Mexican Mafia members and targeted leadership, Luis Cardenas, who ran Orange County activities from Ironwood State Prison.
Agents seized 120 pounds of methamphetamine, 8.8 pounds of fentanyl and 25 firearms.
The indictments allege racketeering, kidnapping, extortion, illegal gambling, trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said investigation remains ongoing and arrests may follow.