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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough

Polk County Sheriff arrests 39 individuals in 'Operation End of Worlds' drug investigation

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrest of 39 individuals following a wiretap investigation into a drug trafficking ring based in Lakeland. The operation resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of fentanyl.

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Why It Matters

The operation impacts local public safety by dismantling a drug distribution network and removing a large volume of fentanyl from the community.

Key Facts

  • 39 individuals were arrested as part of the operation.
  • The investigation was conducted using wiretaps.
  • The drug trafficking ring was based in Lakeland.
  • A quantity of fentanyl sufficient to cause one million potential fatalities was seized.
  • The operation was officially named 'Operation End of Worlds'.
  • The announcement was made by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

personGrady Judd“Polk County Sheriff who announced the operation results”locationLakeland“Location where the drug trafficking ring was operating”otherOperation End of Worlds“Name of the law enforcement investigation”