7 arrested in western WA drug trafficking sting

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Seven people were arrested in a drug trafficking sting in western Washington early Thursday morning.

According to authorities, Renton police officers and DEA agents served a federal narcotics warrant at a home near 101st Ave SE and SE 200th St in Renton.

In all, five warrants were served in Renton, and three warrants were served in Seattle, Bellevue and Burien.

Seven suspects were arrested Thursday.

Authorities say the arrests helped break up a regional narcotics trafficking ring.

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The Source: Information in this story comes from the Renton Police Department.

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