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Drug trafficking investigations in Washington state

Overview

Federal investigations into large-scale drug distribution networks in the Pacific Northwest have resulted in multiple prison sentences for individuals involved in trafficking narcotics, particularly fentanyl.

In one case, Octavio Salazar Palma was sentenced to ten years in prison following a wiretap investigation into a network operating in Seattle’s International District and nearby encampments. This investigation involved the seizure of millions of dollars worth of narcotics, including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and significant quantities of fentanyl in early 2025.

In a separate matter, 22-year-old Sir Terrique Milam received a nine-year sentence for his role in a family-based drug ring. Law enforcement used wiretaps to monitor Milam as he coordinated the acquisition of fentanyl pills. The broader investigation into the Jackson family ring led to the seizure of over 846,000 fentanyl pills, several kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl powder, and numerous firearms.

Entities

Sir Terrique Milam · Seattle International District · Octavio Salazar Palma · Washington · U.S. Department of Justice

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Federal Way man sentenced for role in massive drug ring

    A Federal Way man was sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a massive fentanyl trafficking ring involving the Jackson family in Washington.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources
    Octavio Salazar Palma sentenced to ten years for drug conspiracy

    Federal Way man Octavio Salazar Palma sentenced to ten years in prison for leading a drug conspiracy involving significant quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in the Seattle area.

Sources

espn.innull · mychesco.com