Federal agents launched a sweeping, military-style crackdown that dismantled an $8 billion California cartel in a single coordinated strike. Across eight cities, luxury mansions, underground laboratories, and even floating drug operations were raided overnight. Two high-ranking bosses were captured, along with 43 members of the organization. Authorities seized more than 1,500 kilograms of crystal meth, heavy weapons including RPG launchers, and uncovered a massive $1.2 billion money-laundering network. Investigators also exposed shocking crimes tied to human trafficking and corrupted officials aiding smuggling operations. The 18-month FBI investigation mapped the cartel’s entire structure—every courier, shipment, and encrypted communication—bringing down a criminal empire run with corporate precision.