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Octavio Salazar Palma sentenced to ten years for drug conspiracy
Octavio Salazar Palma, a resident of Federal Way, has been sentenced to ten years in prison following a wiretap investigation into a large-scale drug distribution network. The network was active in Seattle’s International District and surrounding homeless encampments.
In March 2025, law enforcement seized approximately $3 million worth of narcotics, including 100 pounds of methamphetamine, 111 kilos of cocaine, 19 kilos of fentanyl powder, 250,000 fentanyl pills, and four kilos of heroin.
Following the investigation, 16 search warrants were executed on May 29, 2025, across several locations in Washington, Oregon, and California. These raids resulted in the seizure of seven kilograms of cocaine, 18 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 57,000 fentanyl pills, 17 firearms, and more than $353,000 in cash. Salazar Palma pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances.
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Neil Floyd · Octavio Salazar Palma · Seattle International District · Tana Lin · U.S. Department of Justice
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- [● 3 SOURCES] On May 29, 2025, law enforcement executed 16 search warrants across multiple locations including Federal Way, Seattle, and parts of California and Oregon. www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] In March 2025, law enforcement seized 100 pounds of methamphetamine, 111 kilos of cocaine, 19 kilos of fentanyl powder, 250,000 fentanyl pills, and four kilos of heroin. www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Salazar Palma pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to engage in a drug conspiracy. www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Octavio Salazar Palma was sentenced to ten years in prison. www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The narcotics seized in March 2025 had a street value of nearly $3 million. www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com · www.seattleweekly.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Search warrants resulted in the seizure of more than seven kilograms of cocaine, 18 kilograms of methamphetamine, over 57,000 fentanyl pills, 17 firearms, and more than $353,000 in cash. www.kirklandreporter.com · www.federalwaymirror.com · www.seattleweekly.com