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Operation 'Beneath the Surface': 17 arrested, 4 kilos of cocaine seized in Martin County drug bust
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Samantha Roesler , as published by WPTV
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway More than 200 felony charges have been filed in connection with the case.
A multi-agency investigation has led to the dismantling of a cocaine trafficking network in Martin County. The operation, which lasted for months, targeted a network operating out of the Booker Park area in Indiantown. As a result of the investigation, 17 individuals have been arrested.
More than 200 felony charges have been filed in connection with the case. Additionally, a significant amount of cocaine was seized during the operation, with over 4 kilos confiscated. Further details on the investigation and arrests can be found through local news sources, including WPTV.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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