US EditionCuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department arrests three in yearlong drug trafficking investigation
- The Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department concluded a yearlong drug investigation with a bust on Tuesday in Cleveland's west side, arresting three individuals.
- The investigation started in March 2024 following a citizen's report of a drug distribution network supplying areas in western Cleveland.
- Authorities executed two search warrants at locations on West 131st Street and McGowan Avenue, seizing 28 pounds of methamphetamine, over 2.4 kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, firearms, and more than $20,700 in cash.
- Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel praised the commitment and hard work of investigators involved in the case, condemned the illegal activities, and reaffirmed the department’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the community.
- The individuals taken into custody are being prosecuted on multiple serious felony counts such as drug trafficking, using criminal tools, and unlawful possession of weapons due to prior convictions, underscoring ongoing local initiatives to combat drug-related offenses.
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Sheriff’s deputies seize 28 pounds of meth, 5 pounds of cocaine and firearms in Cleveland bust, sheriff says
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Officers on Tuesday concluded a yearlong investigation that ended with three arrests and the seizure of 28 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, firearms and other illegal narcotics, according to a report from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department.
'Drug trafficking enterprise' taken down on Cleveland's westside: I-Team
CLEVELAND (WJW) - The FOX 8 I-Team has learned an investigation by the Cuyahoga County sheriff's department has led to a significant drug bust, including deputies confiscating at least 25 pounds of suspected methamphetamine. According to sources, the bust happened on Tuesday on the west side of Cleveland. Sources added that additional narcotics and firearms were also confiscated and three people were detained. Phone scam alert: Lorain Coun…
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