Undercover narcotics detectives from the Lake County Sheriffs Office recently wrapped up a four-month investigation with a huge bust that netted the largest amount of fentanyl (over 3 pounds) ever confiscated in the history of the county. Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois last year. July 1, 2022. "These pushers of poison, they know what they're doing," he said. Police served . The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency now has gotten involved in an October drug bust in York County, S.C., that officials describe as the largest ever. Court documents indicate a Wabasha County Sheriffs Office Detective will plan to testify that the items seized in the raid indicate drug sales. While executing a search warrant on Wednesday, deputies said they found a one-stop shop of narcotics with 1 pound of crack cocaine, 2 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of cocaine, 2 pounds of methamphetamine and 25 Tramadol pills. Deputies said an investigation revealed that . Herrell added that another man, Cliff Johnson, 37, is out on bond for a murder charge. Two were arrested after a search warrant for illegal . Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Along with their two-day roundup, detectives served six search warrants, seized five vehicles, confiscated more than $10,000 and seized thousands of dollars worth of drugs. Advertisement. Many of those arrested have extensive criminal histories, the Sheriffs Office said in a statement. They also helped educate community partners on the warning signs and how to report suspected human trafficking. We at the DEA, were focusing on a strategy of one pill can kill., READ: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice. 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Another male took off as the SWAT unit approached the home, said LCNA. A 24-year-old man was arrested at 9:46 a.m. Jan. 8 for disorderly conduct, domestic assault and assault on the 2100 block of South Sixth Street. Apt #202 in Lake Wales, where they found another pound of cocaine . Brown is charged with manufacturing/delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; unlawful possession of more than 900 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; and felon in possession of a firearm, a class 2 felony, according to police. Detectives seized four vehicles, 13 firearms (three of which were stolen), $12,000 cash, over 3 pounds of fentanyl (street value of $116,000), 22 pounds of methamphetamine (street value $110,000), 15 pounds of marijuana (street value $21,000), 2 pounds of cocaine (street value $40,000), and over 5 ounces of heroin (street value of $12,000), as well as smaller amounts of other drugs. According to the sheriffs office, an investigation began last year after detectives received numerous tips on Isom. Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 12:17 PM PDT. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be . Law enforcement said the drugs crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas and California before being transported to Florida through parcel services. By Becky Jacobs. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. During the bust, authorities also arrested 52-year-old Salvador Diaz Maciel at one of the homes. Eugene Isom, 44, and Marie Richardson, 42, were arrested on Wednesday at a home in Astatula. The daylong operation resulted in the arrest of 13 adults, according to a Polson Police Department press release issued Tuesday morning. LCNA said the 60-year-old man from the home was arrested on a warrant for manufacturing crack cocaine in the vicinity of children, which is a first-degree felony. Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call the Roadmap Task Force or Marijuana Enforcement Unit of the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 707-262-4200. . June 30, 2022, 4:24 PM. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the individuals seen above have been served with arrest warrants or are currently being sought by law enforcement. Later that day, deputies served a search warrant at all three homes. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Lake County Arrest Info. Thirteen people were arrested as suspects of a drug trafficking organization that distributes fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. Exclusive: Federal indictments follow an October drug bust in York County that officials say was the largest ever -- 60-plus pounds of fentanyl, plus cocaine and meth. According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. Practically 30 arrests made in largest fentanyl bust in Lake County historical past, sheriff says. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officials have filed a criminal complaint against four South Carolina men accused of operating a "clandestine" drug . New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Edgewater, South Daytona and Holly . LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. Man arrested, $100,000 in marijuana seized in Gary drug bust. Lake County authorities have arrested numerous people and confiscated staggering amounts of contraband amid a four-month investigation into what has turned out to be the largest fentanyl bust in the history of the county, according to the Sheriff's Office. This comes after the sheriffs office announced the end of a four-month investigation called Operation Sneak-a-Peek, targeting high-level drug traffickers. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 07:43 AM CDT SHARE NEW . Operation "Sneak-A-Peak" began in February when officials said they developed information on three men they said were key to the operation. The drugs accumulated nearly $300,000 of street value with over 43 pounds of drugs contained in four vehicles. Grinnell noted noted that since beginning the crackdown operations, which have resulted in 371 arrests since late 2017, drug overdoses in the county have started to slow. "Operation Sneak-A-Peak" was a joint investigation between undercover agents from the Lake County Sheriffs Office, surrounding local agencies, Homeland Security, the DEA, and the FBI. The Groveland Police Department makes huge narcotics bust during a routine traffic stop. Photos: Lake County Sheriff Office makes drug bust. 1 min read. Lake Worth police made a drug bust on Friday, May 20, which is the department's largest in history. The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested seven people Monday after learning about the intent to purchase cocaine and marijuana. Based on investigation reports, the seized vehicles contained over three pounds of fentanyl along with 22 pounds of methamphetamine,15 pounds of marijuana, two pounds of cocaine, and five ounces of heroin processed and packaged for trafficking. WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Authorities say a two-year undercover investigation resulted in 85 arrests, the seizure of over $12.8 million worth of drugs, and the dismantling of an international drug trafficking organization whose ringleaders operated out of Winter Haven. Last updated 7/29/2021 at 11:58am. Marijuana seized in a bust of three residences in Clearlake Oaks on February 8, 2022. READ: Potential Nuisance alligator temporarily closes activities at Blue Spring Park along the spring run, The operation required detectives to work around the clock and to travel to Georgia and throughout the state of Florida, Grinnell said. Polar bear attack kills woman, boy in Alaska, Condo owners say increasing assessment fees may force them to sell, Brian Walshe held without bail, charged with murder of wife Ana Walshe, Search for possible missing person in pond to continue in Osceola County, Plan to redesign Downtown Orlando set to go into action in 2023. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Narcotics Agency confirmed three people were arrested in a Painesville drug bust with the assistance of a SWAT . A federal grand jury in South Carolina has indicted four York County men connected to an October drug bust that netted the largest fentanyl seizure in York County history, court documents show . Chicago Tribune. He said he wasnt sure how big the blow was, but undercover agents informed him it was significant. Brenda Argueta is a digital journalist who joined ClickOrlando.com in March 2021. Nov. 25YORK COUNTY, S.C. York County, SC. . Copyright 2022 WOIO. Apr 13, 2005 at 11:00 pm. All rights reserved. They also seized four vehicles, 13 firearms and $12,000 in cash. Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. Lake Co. Sheriff's Office arrests 2 in separate drug busts. The investigation, dubbed "Operation Sneak-A-Peek," began back in February and . LAKE COUNTY, Ind. Officers executed warrants or conducted bust buys at the stores, seizing in total 21,850 grams of K-2 and around $95,000 along with 2 cars, 4 guns, and small amounts of cannabis and heroin . According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the investigation, which involved the FBI, DEA, and multiple other state and federal agencies, uncovered a "complex" methamphetamine distribution scheme. Following a 16-month undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff's Office undercover Narcotics detectives and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force made 29 arrests in the Lake Wales area and obtained three arrest warrants related to the trafficking, sale, and possession of illegal narcotics. By Frank Abderholden. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. He is due back in court on December 12. Leesburg woman busted in Altoona after deputies receive report of suspicious Mercedes, Driver arrested on DUI charge after sipping craft beer in Mount Dora, Panhandler arrested after throwing hot coffee at Circle K clerk, Bank customer arrested after allegedly pounding ATM with hammer, 77-year-old Leesburg man dies after truck crashes into guardrail and overturns, Parents called to pick up children after consuming THC gummies at Carver Middle School, Unlicensed DUI suspect from Mexico jailed after found urinating in roadway, Slow-moving driver arrested after K-9 alerts on vehicle during traffic stop. "But we will.". Investigators said they found three homes in the area used to dry and process marijuana. Undercover narcotics detectives from the Lake County Sheriff's Office recently wrapped up a four-month investigation with a huge bust that netted the largest amount of fentanyl (over 3 pounds) ever confiscated in the history of the county. Much more potent, much more dangerous, much more deadly, DEA Agent Chris Lane said. (Lake County Sheriff's Office). "The seizure of seven thousand six hundred pounds is the single largest seizure of processed marijuana by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, to date," deputies said in a statement. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. By the time it was over, law enforcement said they tapped into a drug ring with close to thirty suspects and made the largest fentanyl seizure in the history of Lake County at more . Joint operation leads to largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. A man and woman were arrested following a yearlong drug investigation that yielded 2 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of cocaine and $218,000 in cash, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. (Angela Jacobs, WFTV.com/WFTV). Andrew Smurph Woodruff, 37, of 5616 Galloping Drive in Apopka, was charged with trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, racketeering, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. During the search, deputies said they found a 12 gauge shotgun, 2,326 plants and about 7,600 pounds of processed marijuana, much of it ready for sale. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started in September 2020, when 32-year-old Demarcus Jefferson crashed his . at 160 Serenity Blvd. Lake County Drug Task Force seized $100,000 in marijuana. The network was uncovered over the course of two operations called Operation CELL Block, standing for Clermont, Eustis, Leesburg and the Lake County Sheriffs Office, and Operation Pull the Plug, referring to a street name for drug dealers. Evidence related to an ongoing drug investigation was seized during a search of the home, said LCNA. The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force made an arrest at a South Aberdeen business for an employee selling drugs at work. Lake City, MN ( KROC-AM News )- A Lake City man is facing a felony drug sale charge after the Wabasha County Sheriff's Office reported seizing large quantities of hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana wax and other drugs including fentanyl. As a result of the raid, detectives arrested 38-year-old Anthony Kemp and 32-year-old Candy Richardson. TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) - A man who is residing in the U.S. illegally according to police has been arrested after a drug bust on Wednesday. (Lake County Sheriff's Office) Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. 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