39 Arrested in Massive Lakeland Drug Bust | Tampa News

Polk County deputies smashed a massive drug ring in Lakeland, arresting 39 people and seizing enough fentanyl to kill a million — plus meth, cocaine, and guns. Codenamed “Operation End of Worlds,” the investigation began in January with wiretaps that cracked the tightly knit operation, leading to four search warrants and arrests. Two top traffickers, including alleged ringleader Michael Worlds Junior — with a long criminal record — now face felony charges and mandatory minimums. Eleven suspects could hit 25 years if convicted. All are held without bond as authorities say this strike dealt a crippling blow to local drug trafficking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/47dc70544aa73c30