Police Arrest 12 in Major Drug Bust Across New York City

New York City police arrested 12 suspects today in a coordinated operation targeting a large drug trafficking ring. The crackdown, conducted on March 12, dismantled a network distributing over 500 kilograms of narcotics monthly, according to NYPD officials. Authorities seized heroin, cocaine, and cash worth approximately $3 million during raids at multiple locations. The arrests follow months of surveillance and undercover work. Police Commissioner James O’Neill hailed the operation as a significant blow to the city’s drug trade, AP News reported.