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Midwest Drug Ring Falls Apart | Wichita News
A drug ring spanning major U.S. cities just got its final member behind bars—ringleader Santiago Gamboa-Saenz, 39, sentenced to 23 years for cocaine trafficking. The operation, uncovered in late 2019, moved drugs from Mexico through Kansas City, Chicago, St. Louis, and even D.C., using fake businesses like a mechanic shop to hide shipments and modify vehicles for smuggling. Authorities seized over $1.2 million in cash and nearly 60 pounds of cocaine, plus detailed drug ledgers showing kilos selling for $29K–$36K. Fifteen total members received sentences from 4 months to 23 years. Officials…
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