Sullivan County, TN -- Federal, state and local authorities say they've stopped a major drug trafficking ring. A federal grand jury in East Tennessee has indicted 23 people in a drug trafficking case that prosecutors say also reached into southwest Virginia, Michigan and Florida. Agents started making arrests Wednesday and the defendants were still appearing Thursday before a federal magistrate in Greeneville. They are charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute oxycodone, cocaine and marijuana. The indictment shows the arrests stem from a long-term investigation and the allegations in some instances date back to 1998. "This is one of the biggest operations we've had in Wise County because we've had more than 70 people that will be arrested. I think we only arrested 60 yesterday. We know where the others are and we'll be arresting them shortly," said Sheriff Ronnie Oakes, Wise County, Va. A statement from U.S. Attorney Bill Killian's office Thursday said the case involves numerous law enforcement agencies. Authorities said those charged were selling oxycodone, cocaine and marijuana and that 23 people were involved. Thirteen defendants are from Tennessee, six are from Virginia and two from Florida and Michigan. They're all charged with conspiracy and possession of drugs for resale. Wise County authorities said this is the final chapter of Operation Street Sweeper. It was a drug investigation began in 2004. Over 500 people have been arrested on drug charges in that investigation. Those arrested include: Nekia Dwayne Clark, 35 years old, Big Stone Gap, VA Alan Vaughn Crews, 37 years old, Centerville, VA Justin Colby Vaughn, 36, Del Ray Beach, FL Curtis Louis Prior, Jr, 35 Kingsport, TN Antwain Dwayne Hollinger, 27, Big Stone Gap, VA Adrian Jamal Cornette, 27, Wise County, VA Mose Devaughn White, 34, Johnson City, TN Duvale Pruitt, 37, Kingsport, TN Stephen Anthony Graham, 25, Johnson City, TN Stacy Montague White, 39, Kingsport, TN Keira Lashawn Moore, 29, Big Stone Gap, VA Cedric D'Andre Mitchell, 22, Big Stone Gap, VA Rodney Alan Mitchell, 32, Kingsport, TN Jennifer Mitchell, 38, Kingsport, TN Rachel Goad, 34, Kingsport, TN Lloyd James Stede, Jr., 34, Detroit, Michigan Gilbert Miller, 42, Kingsport, TN James Howard Poole, Jr., 39, Kingsport, TN Maurice " REECY" William Gravely, 40, Johnson City, TN Jarian Hamler, 31, Jonesoborough, TN Joshua Clark Martin, 29, Kingsport, TN Shawn James Banks, 40, Detroit, Michigan Marquis Cornelius Taylor, 37, Miami Florida Major Drug Trafficking Ring Busted - News Story - WCYB Tri Cities