🔥🚨 Operation “Sovereign Shield”: 39 Arrested in Sweeping West Coast Crackdown

Federal authorities confirmed that a coordinated pre-dawn operation known as “Operation Sovereign Shield” unfolded across multiple West Coast locations, resulting in 39 arrests and significant narcotics seizures.

According to officials, enforcement actions began at approximately 4:32 a.m., targeting a range of sites that allegedly included luxury businesses, maritime shipping centers, shell corporations, and a secured diplomatic compound. The operation involved agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal partners.

Investigators allege the network funneled billions of dollars through offshore financial channels while narcotics shipments moved through U.S. ports under layered logistical protections. Authorities claim the structure was designed to operate as a long-term infrastructure within legitimate financial and trade systems, embedding itself in commercial activity to avoid detection.

ICE officials verified the arrests and indicated that asset seizures and financial records remain under active review. The investigation is ongoing, and additional charges or individuals may be identified as evidence continues to be processed.

Authorities emphasize that all individuals taken into custody are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. While officials describe the scope of the case as significant, they caution that further verified details will emerge as legal proceedings advance and documentation becomes publicly available.