INDIANAPOLIS -- Eleven accused drug dealers are facing federal charges following a series of drug raids that spanned multiple counties in central Indiana. The suspects have been indicted in federal court in relation to a methamphetamine trafficking operation centered in the Indianapolis area. According to a news release from the Indianapolis division of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana, the individuals were indicted and charged on Wednesday after a multiagency operation. DEA targets ‘substantial drug trafficking operation’ in central Indiana sweep On Wednesday morning, the Drug Enforcement Administration, with support from state and local resources, conducted early morning drug busts at 11 locations. At the time, the DEA described it as a "substantial drug trafficking operation." During the operation, 10 of the 11 individuals were arrested. The release said eight firearms were also seized as well as fentanyl, methamphetamine and marijuana. The following individuals were indicted and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine: Matthew R.P. Fishman, 38, of Bloomington Megan L. Gaskin, 29, of Indianapolis Joseph A. Grubb, 37, of Bloomfield Amanda N. Hornaday, 40, of Indianapolis Candace L. Rich, 44, of Indianapolis Ashley N. Russell, 38, of Indianapolis Colton K. Shorkey, 33, of Franklin James M. Sublett Jr., 39, of Westfield James L. Tyus Jr., 39, of Indianapolis Kelly A. Willis, 52, of Indianapolis Thomas R. Winkley, 45, of Indianapolis According to the release, Grubb is the only one who was not taken into custody and remains a fugitive. The indictment alleges that the 11 individuals conspired together to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Tyus was reportedly the leader of the operation and was supplied methamphetamine by Sublett. Suspects arrested after reported robbery on southeast side The nine other defendants were reportedly dealers and distributors. The release said the reported meth transactions took place at several locations across Indianapolis, including parking lots, gas stations, apartment complexes, motels and a gentleman's club. “Getting deadly drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl off our streets is a top priority for our office,” Zachary A. Myers, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, said in the release. “That is why working with our partners at DEA, IMPD, and across federal, state, and local law enforcement is so important. We are committed to identifying drug traffickers and holding them accountable in federal court.” “We are going to be resolute in dismantling these type of organizations,” IMPD Deputy Chief Kendale Adams said . Because Marion County has been designated as a high intensity drug trafficking area, Wednesday's raids are not expected to be the last.“This isn't the end. There are more to come. We are very serious about disrupting illegal narcotics organizations in Marion County,” Adams said. Adams insists the goal of drug enforcement is to save lives and prevent violence. “We know that not only are these groups dealing the poison to people who are sick, but it's often associated with violence as they maintain their space. So we're not finished,” Adams. saidIf convicted, each person faces up to life in federal prison, the release said. In addition to the 11 named in the federal indictment, a handful of additional suspects were arrested on state charges during the raids.