Baltimore City and Baltimore County prosecutors announced Tuesday the indictments of nine men they say were involved in a drug trafficking operation that brought cocaine from Texas to Maryland.

“Drug trafficking organizations like this one wreak havoc on our communities by fostering an environment filled with danger and anxiety, ultimately degrading the quality of life for our residents. These organizations lead to increased crime rates, addiction issues and a decline in overall living conditions for those in affected neighborhoods,” Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a statement.

Baltimore County police’s narcotics unit began investigating the group in January. Investigators eventually identified Benjamin Rivas Lopez, Santos Ayala Serrano, Brayan Juarez Cruz, Pablo Abela

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