Crime & Safety

Three Florissant Residents Arrested for Involvement in Drug Traffic Ring

A total of 10 people involved in the ring face federal charges.

The FBI St. Louis Division of Safe Street Gang Force arrested 10 people, including three Florissant residents, for their involvement in a violent drug trafficking organization.

Florissant residents Darnell Lathan, 31, Cortez White, 32, and Clarissa McCary, 36, were apprehended Tuesday after a two-and-a-half-year investigation by the FBI, according to a press release.

A total of 16 people have been indicted, and each person could face federal charges of narcotics conspiracy, firearms violations and money laundering.

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In addition, the helped the task force throughout the investigation and in the arrest.


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