Meth, Cocaine, Heroin Seized During 'Operation Black Rhino'

DENVER (CBS4)- Two drug trafficking rings were busted by the FBI and the Metro Gang Task Force on Thursday, resulting in the seizure of methamphetamines, cocaine, heroin, LSD, guns and cash.

A total of 39 people were charged with drug-related crimes in Operation Black Rhino.

Nearly 200 agents were involved in the bust that resulted in the seizure of 48 pounds of meth, seven pounds of cocaine and a pound of heroin. Agents also confiscated $60,000 in cash and 17 guns.

"This is concrete life-changing and life-ending poison that is going out on the streets. I think the message today is we're here, we're working hard and we're going to continue to make sure that people can't do this to the community," said U.S. Attorney, District of Colorado John F. Walsh.

The suspects face from 10 to 20 years in prison if convicted.