🚨🇺🇸 Operation Blackthorn: Federal Raids Target Alleged Ohio Cartel Network

Before dawn at 4:47 a.m., federal agents carried out coordinated raids across 14 locations in Ohio as part of a sweeping investigation described as one of the largest in the state’s recent history. By midday, authorities reported significant seizures — including large quantities of narcotics, tens of millions of dollars in cash, and more than 100 arrests.

The operation, referred to by officials as “Project Blackthorn,” involved multiple federal agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Investigators say the raids targeted a suspected cartel-linked network allegedly tied to a multibillion-dollar fraud and trafficking scheme.’

According to preliminary reports, one of the most significant discoveries came from inside a warehouse, where agents allegedly uncovered concealed evidence behind a false wall. Authorities claim the materials may point to broader connections, including allegations that influential individuals helped shield or enable criminal activity operating in plain sight.

Officials have not yet released full details of the evidence or formally charged any high-ranking public figures. As with any large-scale federal investigation, the allegations remain subject to court proceedings and further verification.

If substantiated, the case could have far-reaching implications for public trust, institutional accountability, and national conversations surrounding corruption and organized crime.

Federal authorities say additional information will be released as the investigation continues.