146 arrested in California DEA operation targeting drug dealers on social media

Nearly 150 people were arrested and drugs with an estimated street value of more than $7 million were seized as part of a Central California operation targeting drug dealers on social media, authorities said.The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced Thursday the results of "Operation Central Valley Blues", a multi-agency effort involving 38 federal, state, and local agencies across 14 counties. Social media giant Meta also provided support."Operation Central Valley Blues demonstrates the unwavering commitment to disrupt illicit drug supply by DEA and our partners, highlighting the sustained collaboration among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial partners, and the private sector," said Bob Peris, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA's San Francisco Field Division.Officials said the operation, expanding on the local model "Folsom Blues," targeted the so-called "last-mile" of drug and firearms trafficking that often uses social media."I commend all participat