A major crackdown in New York’s Hudson Valley has led to the arrest of over 2,200 individuals as part of a coordinated law enforcement operation targeting criminal activity. Authorities describe the sweep as a sweeping effort to dismantle organized networks involved in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and other serious offenses. The operation, codenamed Operation Rotten Apple, highlights ongoing concerns about transnational crime in the region. Details on the scope of arrests and the specific charges filed remain under review by prosecutors.


Border Report Live: Operation Rotten Apple nets 2,200 in New York  ValleyCentral.com