Operation Butterball Leads to 40 Arrests in Kokomo Drug Trafficking Investigation
The Kokomo Police Department has arrested 40 individuals as part of "Operation Butterball," a 15-month investigation into drug trafficking involving methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl. The operation, which included undercover buys and assistance from multiple law enforcement agencies, is ongoing…
Indianapolis, IN, August 18, 2026 —
The Kokomo Police Department announced the arrest of 40 individuals in connection with “Operation Butterball,” a significant drug trafficking investigation that has spanned 15 months. The operation targeted the trafficking of multiple illicit substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Details of the investigation reveal that law enforcement utilized undercover purchases as a key tactic in gathering evidence against those involved. The operation also saw collaboration with a range of other law enforcement agencies, underscoring the broad scope of the drug network being dismantled.
“Operation Butterball” is described as an ongoing effort, with authorities indicating that further arrests are expected as the investigation continues to develop. The Kokomo Police Department has not provided further details regarding the specific charges filed against the 40 individuals arrested at this time.
The lengthy duration of the investigation, 15 months, highlights the complexity and persistence required to address drug trafficking networks. The involvement of multiple agencies suggests a coordinated and extensive law enforcement response to the issue.
No additional information was provided regarding the specific outcomes of the undercover buys or the total quantity of drugs seized as part of the operation.
Story summarized from the original created by John Herrick on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
