Operation Blank Check

(For more information please visit www.azag.gov)

A year-long investigation of a major drug-trafficking and criminal fraud ring in Phoenix has led to the indictment of 94 individuals and the arrest of at least 20 today in the latest phase of Operation Blank Check.

Attorney General Terry Goddard, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Phoenix Public Safety Manager Jack Harris, FBI Special Agent in Charge John Lewis, Pete Zegarac, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Services Phoenix Division, Department of Corrections Director Dora Schriro, Department of Public Safety Commander Tim Chung and Mesa Police Commander Joe Shelley took part in an afternoon press conference to make the announcement.

To date, this multi-agency investigation has led to the indictment of 183 individuals and arrest of 127.

"This operation has taken dozens of violent criminals off the streets and amounts to one of the biggest blows ever landed against drug-trafficking in Arizona," Goddard said. "The investigation is not finished, and we expect more arrests will follow.

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