Drug raid, 34 arrests, 1
suspect shot
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - A federal drug raid in Bridgeport and Stratford has resulted in the arrest of 34 people and the accidental shooting of one suspect.
Prosecutors say the arrests came as the result of a yearlong investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine and heroin in the region. That investigation, dubbed "Operation G-Force," involved wiretaps, controlled drug buys and physical surveillance.
Prosecutors say Juan Hernandez of Bridgeport was shot as he was taken into custody shortly before 6 a.m. when an FBI agent unintentionally discharged his weapon.
Hernandez was taken to a local hospital for treatment of what authorities describe as non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say the shooting will be investigated by an independent team.
suspect shot
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - A federal drug raid in Bridgeport and Stratford has resulted in the arrest of 34 people and the accidental shooting of one suspect.
Prosecutors say the arrests came as the result of a yearlong investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine and heroin in the region. That investigation, dubbed "Operation G-Force," involved wiretaps, controlled drug buys and physical surveillance.
Prosecutors say Juan Hernandez of Bridgeport was shot as he was taken into custody shortly before 6 a.m. when an FBI agent unintentionally discharged his weapon.
Hernandez was taken to a local hospital for treatment of what authorities describe as non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities say the shooting will be investigated by an independent team.