Major Max Gabriel

The Special Investigations Section is a critical element within the Criminal Investigations Division, dedicated to addressing a wide array of complex criminal activities. This specialized section is comprised of the Narcotics Unit, Intelligence and Terrorism Unit, Joint Interdiction Unit, and Gangs Intelligence Unit. Investigators and analysts within the Section undertake exhaustive inquiries into various high-stakes criminal enterprises. Their work spans across numerous domains, including:

• Money Laundering: Efforts to dismantle sophisticated financial networks used to launder illicit funds.
• Narcotics Trafficking: Targeting and disrupting large-scale drug trafficking operations.
• Weapons Violations: Identifying and prosecuting illegal arms trade and possession.
• Organized Crime Activities: Dismantling criminal organizations.
• Terrorism Activities: Preventing and responding to terrorism-related threats within the region.
• Gangs Activities: Identifying, investigating, and apprehending individuals or groups of individuals known to be gang members or associates to deter violent crimes.

The Section's efficacy is bolstered by its robust partnerships with several specialized law enforcement task forces. These collaborations are fundamental in targeting major criminal activities and enhancing regional security. Key partnerships include:

• South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force: A focused initiative to curb money laundering operations within the region.
• Homeland Security Investigations (El Dorado Task Force): A pivotal partnership aimed at disrupting and dismantling transnational money laundering organizations.
• High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA): A concerted effort to counteract drug trafficking and its associated crimes.
• FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF): A critical alliance aimed at preventing and investigating terrorism activities.

The Section's investigators work closely with local, regional, and federal law enforcement agencies to plan and execute operations against large-scale criminal enterprises. This collaboration enhances mission effectiveness through shared resources and expertise. The Special Investigations Section is also crucial to the Southeast Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts to ensure community safety. By combating serious crime and promoting cooperation among law enforcement, the Section plays a vital role in public safety and justice.