In the house, police found "large amounts of suspected Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, and Heroin". Brandon Richardson, age 30, of Silver Spring, Ryan Snowden, age 30, of Laurel, Maryland, Sonya Darby Thomas, a/k/a "Peaches," age 37, of Gaithersburg, and. During the investigation, police said they seized more than 100 grams (0.10 kilograms) of suspected fentanyl and cocaine. Five people were arrested after 11 pounds of fentanyl, 14 pounds of cocaine and 500 grams of heroin were confiscated. They also found two handguns and an undisclosed large sum of money. It is typically used to tranquilize elephants and other large animals. Spain, who is being held without bond at the Caroline County Detention Center, faces a list of charges including two counts of being a drug kingpin along with possession and distribution of a large amount of a controlled dangerous substance, among other offenses. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. The massive amount. Nearly 375,000 marijuana plants and 33,480 pounds of harvested marijuana were seized, along with 65 vehicles, 180 animals and $28,000. (WJZ) -- Police charged three people in Anne Arundel County with drug possession after they allegedly found crack-cocaine in their . Their investigation began with some tips in 2019. We are very very close to driving down the freeway and seeing bodies hanging from the overpasses. Officials say they believe international cartels are behind the illegal large-scale marijuana farms. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Caroline County Drug Task Force started the investigation by looking into the operation of a drug trafficking organization believed to be distributing large amount of cocaine, opioids,. The Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN) is a criminal justice strategy, coordinated at the local, state, and federal levels targeting gangs, drug, firearms and human trafficking. An investigation led to the indictments of nine people alleged to be part of a significant drug-trafficking organization on the Eastern Shore, according to Maryland State Police.Police and prosecutors said this is most likely the largest drug bust ever on the Eastern Shore, breaking up a major drug distribution ring that police said had plans to service the entire Mid-Atlantic region. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 3 Arrested In Drug Bust At Park Plaza Hotel. (ABC7 photo) GAITHERSBURG, Md. (EASTON, MD) Sheriff Joe Gamble, chairman of the Talbot County Drug Task Force, today announced that 22 people from the Eastern Shore who are alleged to have been part of a drug trafficking organization have been indicted on state and federal drug charges, following a 10-month investigation by the task force. Officials determined the organization. Ecuador, Belgium Sign Deal to Fight Crime After Mega Cocaine Bust, FILE PHOTO: Workers unload sacks containing cocaine packages from a truck before the incineration of more than nine tons of cocaine which were seized during different operations, according to the Ecuador's Interior Ministry, in a warehouse at an undisclosed location, in Ecuador April 21, 2022. Authorities in Southern California have seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, Los Angeles County Sheriff's . According to court documents, Harmon and Snowden worked at a barber shop on Old Columbia Pike in Burtonsville where they stored drugs and drug proceeds. / CBS News. Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Narcotic Bureau identified over 500 illegal marijuana cultivations in 2021, increasing from the 150 identified in 2020, according to a June statement. Alex Boesman. After executing 11 search warrants in Preston, Hurlock, Federalsburg, Lanham and Crofton, authorities seized more than $1 million in drugs, including 18 kilograms of cocaine and 170 pounds of marijuana, the release said. Police: Task force dismantles Eastern Shore drug trafficking organization. Four people, Terrence Chester, 29 years old, Derrick Foxworth, 36 years old, Brandi Hartley, 40 years old and Alonzo Harris, 31 years old, all of Cumberland were arrested and charged with three counts of possession with intent to distribute not marijuana, three counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and firearms-related charges. Maryland bust nets $1M in drugs, 9 arrests, 34 guns Authorities said they seized more than $1 million in drugs, including 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, and 170 lbs. The following people are all being held without bond after they were indicted on various drug charges. A federal grand jury returned two indictments charging 18 people with conspiring to distribute cocaine and heroin, and possession with intent to distribute the drugs. This amount of Fentanyl had the . The search resulted in the seizure of 66 kilograms of cocaine and 3,552 pounds of meth from numerous boxes found the home's garage, the DEA said. "Successes like today make it clear to criminals that as long as they pursue a life of crime, we will pursue them, and like those being indicted, they will end up behind bars," said Kunle Adeyemo, executive director of the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth and Victim Services.Police said investigators developed evidence from years of surveillance that led to warrants to search homes in Preston, Hurlock, Federalsburg, Lanham and Crofton, where police said they recovered more than 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 170 pounds of marijuana, almost 34 guns and money believed to be connected to the drug operation. We are very hopeful that we're going to have a couple leads. Major Joint-Operation underway in the High Desert to take down Illegal Cartel Operated Marijuana Groves impacting farmers, families, and businesses. They also found two handguns and an undisclosed large sum of money. EASTON, Md. Here's when the cherry blossoms are expected to reach peak bloom in DC, The DC cherry blossoms are officially in stage 2, Stage 2: DC Cherry Blossoms continue to bloom, Bloom Watch: DC cherry blossoms hit stage 2, Snowy and cold or dry and warm? During the investigation, DEA agents and officers, along with the Fontana Police Department, identified a house in Norco where drugs were being stored. Learn how your comment data is processed. "This illegal activity is impacting the quality of life for residents and businesses and if left unaddressed will have long lasting and devastating affects in the region," Barger said. An investigation led to the indictments of nine people alleged to be part of a significant drug-trafficking organization on the Eastern Shore, according to Maryland State Police. The lieutenant said the combined street value of the drugs recovered during the investigation was at least $1 million. OCEAN CITY, MD Police said they busted a drug deal on the Ocean City boardwalk last Thursday. Howard said the raids resulted in the recovery of the drugs, some cash and roughly 34 firearms, three of which were "privately manufactured," or ghost guns. Watch Live: Closing arguments underway in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Top McCarthy aide, House Oversight chair each met with Ashli Babbitt's mother, Colon cancer rates rising in younger age group, study finds, Garland testifies before Senate panel amid ongoing special counsel probes, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. (WUSA9) -- Eighteen people were charged in a major drug bust following a year long investigation, announced FBI authorities and Montgomery County and Prince George's County police . At the time of his arrest in 1982, it was the biggest drug bust ever made in the city. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. Sanders is charged with first-degree murder in Thomas killing. George Gee is accused of leading a crack cocaine and heroin distribution operation from there and the surrounding area from at least June 2014 to June 3, 2015. Maryland drug bust involving fentanyl, cocaine. The indictment also alleges Sanders authorized an attack on a rival drug crew member in September, and that members plotted to kidnap a woman in October. On Feb. 24, the task force served eleven search warrants at homes across Maryland. (WJZ) -- Authorities on Tuesday announced the indictments of nine Maryland residents as part of a multi-agency effort to dismantle a significant drug trafficking organization operating on the Eastern Shore. Authorities say the group used the housing complex "as an open-air drug market where traffickers routinely conducted hand-to-hand drug transactions.". Unless otherwise stated, photos Big Stock Photography Dreamstime Photos Google Maps Thompson Reuters. Amir Bey-Jones, a/k/a "Meano," age 41, of Silver Spring. AFTER GETTING A TIP MORE THAN 3 YEARS AGO AND MORE AFTER INVESTIGATORS FROM A NUMBER OF JURISDICTIONS ON THE EASTERN SHORE AND THOSE ON THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL ARRESTED NINE PEOPLE AND SEIZED 18 KILOGRAMS OF COCAINE, 2.7 KILOGRAMS OF HEROIN/FENTANYL, ALMOS6T KILOGRAMS OF CRYSTAL METH, 170 POUNDS OF MARIJUANA AND APPROXIMATELY 34 FIREARMS ALONG WITH A LOT OF CASH. (WUSA9) -- Eighteen people were charged in a major drug bust following a year long investigation, announced FBI authorities and Montgomery County and Prince George's County police on Monday. (NCD). REPORTER: POLICE AND TELL US THIS IS AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION AND MORE CHARGES AND ARRESTS, INCLUDING ARRESTS AROUND THE COUNTRY COULD BE PENDING. A collection of moments during and after Barack Obama's presidency. The drugs have an estimated street value of $33 million. Maryland State Police say it was a historic drug bust, with a total street value of an estimated $1 million dollars. 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Maryland bust nets $1M in drugs, 9 arrests, 34 guns Authorities said they seized more than $1 million in drugs, including 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, and 170. ", Release from @MDSP stated the following was recovered as a result of the Eastern Shore drug bust. "These drugs were not just intended for these three small rural counties," he said. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The indictment laid out 116 charges against 15 men and one woman accused of participating in two drug trafficking organizations near a Cantonsville neighborhood where a fatal shooting was reported in February, news outlets reported. Indictment at Silver Spring housing complex, The first indictment charges 14 people in connection with drug trafficking operations near a housing complex in the 14000 block of Bel Pre Drive in Silver Spring. Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Maryland bust nets $1M in drugs, 9 arrests, 34 guns. That is what's coming.". During the search, police seized: (Reporting by Alexandra Valencia; Writing by Oliver Griffin; Editing by Marguerita Choy), Tags: Ecuador, Colombia, Belgium, crime, Europe. San Diego Border Patrol Agents and local law enforcement partners partners arrested three suspects and seized 232 lbs. "This is the largest drug bust in my time as a prosecutor and as the elected state's attorney," Caroline County State's Attorney Joe Riley said.Police said a more than three-year investigation led to the arrests of nine people so far and the seizure of enough fentanyl and heroin that could kill everyone on the Eastern Shore.State police said the Caroline County Drug Task Force started investigating information about a large amount of cocaine, opioids, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines in Caroline and Dorchester counties and parts of Delaware. The indictment charges the following people with conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine: Niles and Sauda are also charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and cocaine. The first bust happened around 7:45 p.m. at a Royal Farms in the 2500 block of Mountain Road in Pasadena. The feds said they were able to bust the drug ring after gathering evidence from wiretaps and catching their talk of dealing and selling to undercover agents. Police said investigators developed evidence from years of surveillance that led to warrants to search homes in Preston, Hurlock, Federalsburg, Lanham and Crofton, where police said they recovered more than 18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 170 pounds of marijuana, almost 34 guns and money believed to be connected to the drug operation. The U.S. Border Patrol reports made an enormous Fentanyl bust after a vehicle was stopped as it proceeded on a highway in San Clemente, in south Orange County. "This is an issue that is plaguing, and will continue to plague, if we do not make it very uncomfortable and one way to make it uncomfortable is to prosecute," Barger said. The 30-count indictment alleges the operation trafficked large amounts of heroin, fentanyl, cocaine base and cocaine hydrochloride from Hagerstown to Berkeley County, West Virginia, between August. April 26, 2022 / 6:00 PM / CBS Baltimore EASTON, Md. Some of those leads are going to be outside of the state of Maryland, which is why we are working with our federal partners," said Lt. Adam Howard, of the Maryland State Police Department's Criminal Enforcement Division Eastern Region.Maryland State Police told 11 News this remains a very active investigation and that more charges could be coming as well as more arrests around the country. On Monday this week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers also intercepted the largest seizure in the history of the port with almost $1 million worth of fentanyl and methamphetamine at the Andrade Port of Entry. Example video title will go here for this video, 'Peak Bloom' for the Cherry Blossoms is expected March 22-25 in DC. There's a lot of networks. First published on April 26, 2022 / 6:00 PM. The indictments and seizures were the products of a years-long investigation into the organization, which is believed to have had ties to Anne Arundel, Caroline, Dorchester and Prince George's counties. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Florida man arrested for calling 911 to say Biden needs to be in jail, deputies say, Windshield covers and other handy gear you need for, 18 trendy cowboy boots to wear this winter, 18 books youll want to read on Dr. Seuss Day, Rep. 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Police and prosecutors said this is most likely the largest drug bust ever on the Eastern Shore, breaking up a major drug distribution ring that police said had plans to service the entire Mid-Atlantic region. "There's a lot of money. The Border Patrol made an epic Fentanyl drug bust in Orange County, Orange Countys first Homeless Death Review Committee issues inaugural report, A suspect was arrested in Santa Ana for illegally driving a pocket bike in Tustin, Two suspects were arrested after crashing their cars into Fashion Island to steal high end handbags, An O.C. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration was first tipped off about the activity in the area in 2018, and began investigating further after 27-year-old Jasper Thomas death, said Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn Mosby and Baltimore police officials during a press conference. (WDVM) The Cumberland Police Department teamed up with Maryland State Police for a search and seizure. California Drug Bust Found Enough Opioids To Kill More Than 50 Million People. Riley, the Caroline County State's Attorney, noted that Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot counties each have populations of roughly 35,000--significantly smaller than the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas. Nine people were indicted on charges of participating in a drug trafficking organization across two counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore, the Maryland State Police announced Tuesday. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. All rights reserved. "This massive seizure likely saved lives and prevented the Sinaloa Cartel from doing business and profiting on the lives of people in our communities.". But Childs and his squad . The size of the seizure over the weekend makes it necessary for Ecuador to further strengthen cooperation with the Belgian government, Ecuador's Interior Minister Juan Zapata told reporters. If mixed with other drugs, the 21 kilos of carfentanil seized could have been enough to potentially kill more than 50 million people, The district attorneys office said in the statement. The following people were charged with conspiring to distribute cocaine base (crack), five kilograms or more of cocaine, and heroin: Gee, Snowden, Richardson, Salazar and Miles are also charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. BROOKLYN PARK, Md. BALTIMORE, MD Several relatives were indicted after a Maryland drug bust, officials announced Wednesday. "We're talking about the cartels," Lancaster, California, Mayor Rex Parris said at a Wednesday press conference. of marijuana. According to the agency, authorities had been investigating a cocaine and meth drug trafficking organization believed to be linked to the Sinaloa Cartel. May 14, 2019 at 2:40 pm. When buying cowboy boots, there are a few aspects to consider, such as how far up they go on your legs and their design. "According to the (Drug Enforcement Agency), that's enough fentanyl to kill 250,000 people, and when you mix it with the heroine, that's enough fatal doses to kill every individual on the Eastern Shore," Riley said.The following people are all being held without bond after they were indicted on various drug charges.Justin Aaron Spain, 41, of LanhamMichael Anthony Holland, 36, of HurlockGregory Lovern Williams Jr., 39, of FederalsburgMargerette Derosiers, 28, of FederalsburgAndre Luther Woolford, 33, of HurlockJoseph Archie Spain III, 44, of PrestonMichelle Lynn Spain, 48, of PrestonJames Eugene Simms, 36, of Great MillsGeorge Alfred Butler, 56, of FederalsburgMultiple law enforcement agencies ultimately provided assistance with the investigation, state police said. There's a lot of guns. Police: 9 indicted, enough drugs seized that could kill everyone on Eastern Shore. Thursdays drug bust is believed to be the largest seizure of carfentanil in Riverside County history, according to the district attorneys office. No portions of this website may be reproduced, retransmitted, copied, or republished without expressed written consent from Shore News Media & Marketing, LLC. Among those indicted were 41-year-old Justin Spain of Lanham, who's accused of being the organization's main supplier, along with 36-year-old Michael Holland of Hurlock and 39-year-old Gregory Williams Jr. of Federalsburg, both of whom are alleged to have been Spain's key distributors. Jovan Brian Lancaster, a/k/a "Juvie," age 30, of Maryland. Local authorities charged a California man and woman Thursday in a massive drug bust that found more than 46 pounds of a lethal and potent synthetic opioid, multiple sources reported. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. February 25, 2022. According to the news release, an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal drugs lead them to the 300 block of Columbia Street. NORCO, Calif. (KABC) -- More than 3,000 pounds of methamphetamine and 66 kilograms of cocaine were found in a massive drug bust in Norco last month, making it the largest seizure of meth for the Drug Enforcement Administration's Los Angeles Division. State and county leaders announced the operation, Put a Drug Ring out of Business. BALTIMORE A major drug bust in Baltimore and Anne Arundel County has netted pounds of cocaine and fentanyl. More than 200 locations were served with search warrants. Indictment at District Heights music studio. REUTERS/Karen Toro. There's a lot of drugs. She called on the district attorney to prosecute those arrested in the operation. There's a lot of drugs. December 18, 2019. According to police, the investigation led to the acquisition of a search warrant for Aviles, which was executed on Thursday, Nov. 3 by members of the Talbot County Drug Task Force, Maryland State Police, Federalsburg Police Department, and the Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E Team in Federalsburg. >> THERE AOT L OF MONEY THERE IS A LOT OF DRUGS, A LOT OF NETWORKS. In the house, police found large amounts of suspected Fentanyl, Crack Cocaine, and Heroin. We are very hopeful that we're going to have a couple leads. The indictment laid out 116 charges against 15 men and one woman accused of . So far in 2023, Ecuador has seized some 39 tonnes of drugs, especially cocaine, according to police data. Jermol McCoy and Calvin Sanders are accused of running one of the drug organizations, according to the indictment. The signaling from Beijing comes as the U.S. escalates its warnings against China providing arms to the Kremlin as Russias campaign in Ukraine continues to suffer. FILE PHOTO: Workers unload sacks containing cocaine packages from a truck before the incineration of more than nine tons of cocaine which were seized during different operations, according to the Ecuador's Interior Ministry, in a warehouse at an undisclosed location, in Ecuador April 21, 2022. The interior ministers of both countries signed an agreement in Quito to promote the exchange of information, methodology, procedures and experiences, as well as technology to combat organized crime. 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MCIN is particularly focused on those criminal networks that are impacting multiple jurisdictions and accomplishes this by sharing information across borders. SEIZED TO KILL EVERYONE ON THE EASTERN SHORE. All defendants in crime reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Apr 03, 2013 at 12:42 pm. The New Santa Ana blog has been covering news, events and politics in Santa Ana since 2009. Its unclear when the defendants will appear in court. Here's what we are predicting for winter this year. Joseph Miles, age 62, of Westerport, Maryland. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. It . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. 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