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"This investigation will have a significant impact on the quality of life for the residents of South Central Kentucky who deserve to raise their families in a safe and secure environment," said Michael A. Braun, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Detroit Field Division, which oversee Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio DEA offices. "This case could not have been successfully concluded without the cooperative efforts of all the law enforcement agencies involved. Drug trafficking organizations have become too sophisticated to be dismantled without combining federal and local resources to maximize the positive impact on the community," said Tony King, Resident Agent in Charge of the DEA Louisville Office. Other agencies that participated in this investigation include:
For further information, contact DEA Resident Agent in Charge Tony King at (502) 582-5908.
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