Drug trafficking raid
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Federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted raids on Nov. 3, 2016, as part of a long investigation into a drug trafficking ring in the Tucson area. At least 16 people were arrested. The ring is suspected of distributing and selling heroin, marijuana and firearms. Video by Michael Johnson / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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