ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Department of Justice is offering multi-million dollar rewards for information on two brothers suspected of trafficking drugs into Georgia.

During a news conference on Tuesday, investigators discussed two federal cases with Georgia connections believed to be linked to the Mexican drug cartel.

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Johnny “Pez” Hurtado Olascoaga and Jose “Fresa” Alfredo Hurtado Olacoaga are wanted for conspiracy to manufacture, import and distribute cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and fentanyl to the United States. They are also suspected of money laundering.

Officials said the brothers are linked to the La Nueva Familia Michoacana (LNFM) Drug Cartel, a designated foreign terrorist organization.

The DEA estimates that LNFM is responsible for the transportation, importation and distribution of over 60 metric tons of Schedule I and II substances each year.

Federal authorities are offering up to $5 million for information leading to the arrest of Johnny Olascoaga, who is the suspected leader of LNFM, and a separate $3 million for information on his brother and second-in-command, Jose Olacoaga.

If you have information, you are urged to contact the DEA at (404) 281-3220. If you are located outside the United States, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Federal authorities also provided information on a second case involving several people with allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering.

Agents said they’ve made arrests in a scheme of drug traffickers allegedly delivering bulk currency of drug sales that ultimately ended up at a money service business in Norcross, before being smuggled to Mexico.

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