Washington law enforcement agencies and Homeland Security announced Thursday they dismantled a violent drug trafficking ring operating in Seattle’s University District. The operation led to multiple arrests, 26 searches, and the seizure of over 80 firearms, substantial quantities of narcotics, and cash. According to Hammer, the operation targeted the "host of violence" that the drug ring spread across the King County region, with activity centered just 150 feet from the University of Washington campus. The ring was linked to various incidents of violence, including a murder within 30 days of the investigation’s start. Authorities emphasized the operation’s focus on combating the violence impacting Seattle and warned that additional arrests may follow in the coming weeks.