US arrests scores in nationwide drug raids

Federal drug, customs and border patrol agents join local authorities to target synthetic drugs across 28 states.

Authorities in the United States have arrested more than 150 people in drug raids across 28 states.

Federal drug, customs and border patrol agents joined local authorities to target synthetic drugs.

The investigation, called Operation Synergy, has lasted four months and accrued more than $20m in cash and assets.

Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Chicago.

Source: Al Jazeera