Mr. Trofimoff's arrest capped a seven-year investigation that was led by the F.B.I. and the Army and involved the assistance of the German authorities, prosecutors said.

The arrests capped a string of successes that also nabbed top dealers from all the major Mexican syndicates.

The arrests, along with the seizure of $104,000 in cash and eight weapons - including two Uzi submachine guns - capped a one-year investigation.

The arrests capped a 14-month undercover investigation by the F.B.I., federal housing officials and the United States attorney's office in Newark.

The arrests last week of five people - including two relatives of the lawmaker, Gloria Davis - capped a six-month investigation into activities at the house.

For Mr. Santos, the arrest capped a life of tumult with his relatives and the law.

The arrests capped an eight-month investigation.

The arrests capped a joint investigation involving county, state and federal officials.

The arrests capped a manhunt that came to focus on the northern Sinai city of El Arish and the small, poor villages that dot the area.

The arrest capped a monthlong investigation into Hyundai and companies affiliated with the family-controlled conglomerate, South Korea's second-largest after Samsung.