PHILADELPHIA — More than two dozen people have been indicted on drug charges as part of a years-long investigation into a gang in Philadelphia, the FBI announced Friday.
The cocaine, fentanyl and heroin were sold in the Kensington area of ”one of the city’s most prolific drug areas” from January 2016 to October 2025, according to the indictment. These accusations come as President Donald Trump Scales up Federal law enforcement operations throughout the United States to eliminate crime Prices are over In recent years in cities including Philadelphia.
“We have permanently removed a drug trafficking organization from the streets of Philadelphia, and they will stop funneling weapons, chemicals, and drugs into our communities,” the FBI director said. Cash Battle in a news conference Friday, touting cooperation between federal and local law enforcement.
The group of 33 people was charged with 41 counts of drug distribution, and the indictment said they maintained control of the area through violence and threats against rivals.
“This takedown is how you protect America from coast to coast,” he added.
It gained parts from Trump’s efforts to mobilize federal law enforcement Negative reaction As did National Guard troops and armed federal agents Managed city streetsconducted comprehensive immigration enforcement and was sometimes used Violent tactics Against the demonstrators.
The main area in which the gang operated was originally “owned” by Jose Antonio Morales Nieves, 45, known as “Flaco,” the indictment says. Other members paid him “rent” to sell drugs there. More than 20 people were arrested on Friday.
The indictment says members assigned “well-defined” shifts and roles such as setting a schedule at all times for the building, managing funds, searching for police, resupplying drugs, and carrying out acts of violence against rival gangs.
“For too long, the Weymouth Street drug trafficking organization has flooded the streets of Kensington with drugs and terrorized residents with horrific acts of violence and intimidation,” Wayne Jacobs, special agent in charge of the FBI in Philadelphia, said Friday. “That day is over.”