San Diego City Official Arrested in $180M Cocaine & Gold Trafficking Case

Описание: Federal authorities have announced the arrest of a San Diego city official in connection with a massive cocaine trafficking and money laundering investigation. According to investigators, the case involves approximately 5.5 tons of cocaine, an estimated $180 million in gold assets, and millions in seized cash.

The 22-month federal investigation, known as Operation Gilded Serpent, began with a Coast Guard interception off the coast of Baja California. What followed was a multi-agency probe involving the FBI, DEA, and federal customs officials. Authorities allege that narcotics shipments were routed through international supply chains and concealed within commercial cargo entering Southern California.

Court filings indicate that financial records, shell companies, luxury car dealerships, real estate holdings, and layered transactions are now under review as part of a broader money laundering case. Federal agents executed coordinated warrants across multiple properties, leading to dozens of arrests and large-scale asset seizures.

Investigators are also examining shipping activity linked to the Port of San Diego, where shipments were allegedly masked through falsified documentation and structured routing to avoid detection.

This video breaks down:
• The federal investigation timeline
• The evidence seized, including cocaine and gold
• The alleged laundering mechanisms
• The role of trade logistics and port operations
• What happens next in the case

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