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. REUTERS/Karen ToroReuters. Police said detectives saw a hand-to-hand drug transaction in the parking lot. Officials say they believe international cartels are behind the illegal large-scale marijuana farms. EASTON, Md. Police: Task force dismantles Eastern Shore drug trafficking organization. Police seized more than 80 pounds of meth, 200 bags of fentanyl, more than two dozen guns and $135,000 in cash in a massive drug bust in Montgomery County. BALTIMORE (AP) More than a dozen members accused of involvement in a Maryland drug trafficking organizations were indicted on charges ranging from murder to conspiracy to kidnap, prosecutors and law enforcement officials announced on Tuesday. There's a lot of guns. They also found two handguns and an undisclosed large sum of money. 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. According to the news release, an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal drugs lead them to the 300 block of Columbia Street. Others indicted in the case include: Margerette Derosiers, 28, of Federalsburg; Andre Woolford, 33, of Hurlock; Joseph Spain, 44, and Michelle Spain, 48, both of Preston; James Simms, 36, of Great Mills; and George Butler, 56, of Federalsburg. "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. of Fentanyl worth over $3 million. of marijuana. Villanueva said that he will share the district attorney's prosecution decision publicly once it's made available. REPORTER: CAROLINE COTYUN STATES ATTORNEY JOE RILEY REACTS TO THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A MAJOR DRUG BUST ON THE EASTERN SHORE. California Drug Bust Found Enough Opioids To Kill More Than 50 Million People. It was determined that 46 packages were fentanyl pills weighing nearly 54 pounds and an estimated street value of $746,590 and 30 packages of methamphetamine weighing slightly more than 32 pounds and an estimated street value of $211,990. 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. April 26, 2022 / 6:00 PM / CBS Baltimore EASTON, Md. 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. Here's what we are predicting for winter this year. There's a lot of networks. All defendants in crime reports are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is typically used to tranquilize elephants and other large animals. Drugs and drug proceeds were stored at some of the homes of the defendants, say authorities. Reach her at tori.powell@viacomcbs.com, First published on July 7, 2021 / 8:12 PM. "18 kilograms of cocaine, 2.7 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, 170 pounds of marijuana and approximately 34 firearms"Picture from police:@wjz pic.twitter.com/a5fTULicBr. 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. Rayvon Walls, age 25, of Indian Head, Maryland. 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. of marijuana. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The investigation is ongoing and the next court date is scheduled for Nov. 9. Get the WBAL-TV app; Sign up for email alerts, Gregory Lovern Williams Jr., 39, of Federalsburg, Margerette Derosiers, 28, of Federalsburg, George Alfred Butler, 56, of Federalsburg. / CBS News. This is the cartels. 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. It is not known if that was due to a missed vehicle at a Border Patrol port of entry, or perhaps by being backpacked into the U.S. by drug mules, then transferred to a vehicle. WE ARE VERY HOPEFUL WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A COUPLE OF LEADS. 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. 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. Baltimore, Maryland - A federal grand jury has indicted 19 Baltimore men on federal charges related to an alleged drug distribution conspiracy operating in Northwest Baltimore near the intersection of Liberty Heights Avenue and Garrison Boulevard. By clicking submit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions & Privacy Policy. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. We have teamed up with the @usarmy @deahq @vcsheriff @kernsheriff @seblasd to eradicate these illegal Marijuana groves. San Diego Border Patrol Agents and local law enforcement partners partners arrested three suspects and seized 232 lbs. (ABC7) Montgomery County Police and the United States Postal Inspection Service busted a major marijuana ring that . 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. 'Unprecedented' Maryland drug bust_____Stay up to date with our social media:WJLA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wjlatv/WJLA on Twitter: htt. >> THERE AOT L OF MONEY THERE IS A LOT OF DRUGS, A LOT OF NETWORKS. 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. Content created by The Daily Caller News Foundation is available without charge to any eligible news publisher that can provide a large audience. During the investigation, police said they seized more than 100 grams (0.10 kilograms) of suspected fentanyl and cocaine. 1 of 4. Joseph Miles, age 62, of Westerport, Maryland. 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. BALTIMORE (AP) More than a dozen members accused of involvement in a Maryland drug trafficking organizations were indicted on charges ranging from murder to conspiracy to kidnap, prosecutors and law enforcement officials announced on Tuesday. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. Howard said the investigation began in 2019 with tips received by a Maryland State trooper, Howard said. 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. 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. William T. Fergerson, a/k/a "Fats," age 42, of Silver Spring, Maryland. 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. In a Tuesday news release, Maryland State Police said the Caroline County Drug Task Force probe focused on a drug-trafficking organization believed to be distributing large amounts of cocaine, opioids, heroin, marijuana and methamphetamines along the Eastern Shore. EASTON, Md. Border Patrol officers encountered a 37-year-old woman, who is a United States citizen, driving a 2016 pickup truck, applying for admission into the United States from Mexico at the Andrade Port of Entry. All rights reserved. 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. A Pasadena drug bust prompted two arrests, police said. President Guillermo Lasso, a conservative former banker, has pushed for Ecuador to ramp up efforts to fight gangs that use the country as a transit point for shipping cocaine to the United States and Europe. Sanders is charged with first-degree murder in Thomas killing. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Investigators saw someone carry out three boxes from the home and put them in a vehicle, according to authorities. 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,. "This massive seizure likely saved lives and prevented the Sinaloa Cartel from doing business and profiting on the lives of people in our communities.". Track SoCal rain with LIVE Megadoppler 7000 HD. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. OCEAN CITY, MD Police said they busted a drug deal on the Ocean City boardwalk last Thursday. 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. "We are working with agencies throughout the nation to identify Justin Spain's main suppliers wherever he was getting the product from," said Howard, who described the rest of those indicted in the case as "low-level distributors. Jovan Brian Lancaster, a/k/a "Juvie," age 30, of Maryland. Investigators carried out 11 search warrants at homes throughout Caroline and Dorchester Counties. 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. There's a lot of networks. "There's a lot of money. The first bust happened around 7:45 p.m. at a Royal Farms in the 2500 block of Mountain Road in Pasadena. 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. July 9, 2021 / 10:14 AM Morales and Ponce pleaded not guilty and are being held in prison without bail, according to USA Today. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Tori B. Powell is a breaking news reporter at CBS News. Five people were arrested after 11 pounds of fentanyl, 14 pounds of cocaine and 500 grams of heroin were confiscated. 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Ecuadorean police found some 8.78 tons of cocaine hidden in a container with bananas, the organization said on Sunday. More than 200 locations were served with search warrants. The lieutenant said the combined street value of the drugs recovered during the investigation was at least $1 million. The task force includes officers and contributions from several law enforcement agencies, including the Caroline County Sheriffs Department, Maryland State Police, Maryland Natural Resources Police, the Caroline County States Attorneys Office and the Denton Police Department, according to the release. inmate tried to escape from the Central Men's Jail today, A driver died in an intersection collision in Fountain Valley on Sunday, The City of Santa Ana lost a federal lawsuit against a homeless shelter developer, It is time for change at the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, Former Santa Ana youth pastor sentenced for molesting a little girl repeatedly, Santa Ana man sentenced for killing a man he had a dispute with. Later, he said, the Caroline County Drug Task Force identified Spain as the organization's "main supplier.". Of the 201 tonnes of drugs seized in Ecuador last year, almost 18% was destined for Belgium, specifically Antwerp, Zapata said. Three charged as drug kingpins following Eastern Shore bust. Maryland State Police say it was a historic drug bust, with a total street value of an estimated $1 million dollars. Authorities say Gee, Snowden, Richardson, Salazar, Miles, Niles and Sauda also face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for distributing drugs. FBI Baltimore authorities along with Prince George's County and Montgomery County Police announce major drug bust. BROOKLYN PARK, Md. 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 DEA's Los Angeles Division. 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Maryland bust nets $1M in drugs, 9 arrests, 34 guns. The following people are all being held without bond after they were indicted on various drug charges. (Howard County Police ) A complaint . Indictment at District Heights music studio. The Border Patrolofficers utilized the ports imaging system to screen the vehicle and observed irregularities in the gas tank. (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. They also found two handguns and an undisclosed large sum of money. Its unclear when the defendants will appear in court. There's a lot of drugs. While California legalized therecreational use of marijuana in 2018, illegal grows of the crop have been on the rise in the state. "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. Multiple law enforcement agencies ultimately provided assistance with the investigation, state police said. 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. That is what's coming.". Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Authorities in Southern California have seized more than 16 tons of marijuana worth an estimated $1.19 billion, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials said Wednesday. 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. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. We are very very close to driving down the freeway and seeing bodies hanging from the overpasses. Their investigation began with some tips in 2019. Greg Milden, age 40, of Cliffside, New Jersey. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Investigators said the searches also uncovered 2.7 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl, 5.9 kilograms of crystal meth and 34 firearms. 3 Arrested In Drug Bust At Park Plaza Hotel. Expand. According to WJZ-TV, authorities believe Justin Aaron Spain, 41, of Lanham, was the main supplier. December 18, 2019. "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. BALTIMORE, MD Several relatives were indicted after a Maryland drug bust, officials announced Wednesday. 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 DEA's Los Angeles Division. Nine Maryland residents have been charged following several months of investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization operating along the Eastern Shore. Frederick J. Davis, age 31, of Gaithersburg, Maryland. San Diego Border Patrol Agents and local law enforcement partners partners arrested three suspects and seized 232 lbs. She called on the district attorney to prosecute those arrested in the operation. On Feb. 24, the task force served eleven search warrants at homes across Maryland. Authorities say Anthony Niles allegedly directed and/or supplied local drug distributors operating in Prince George's County and the surrounding area from at least February 2015 to June 3, 2015. There's a lot of guns. "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. ", Release from @MDSP stated the following was recovered as a result of the Eastern Shore drug bust. April 26, 2022 / 6:00 PM Authorities say the group used the housing complex "as an open-air drug market where traffickers routinely conducted hand-to-hand drug transactions.". The drugs have an estimated street value of $33 million. "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. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. (WJZ) -- Authorities on Tuesday announced the indictments of nine Maryland residents as part of a multi-agency effort to dismantle a. Major Joint-Operation underway in the High Desert to take down Illegal Cartel Operated Marijuana Groves impacting farmers, families, and businesses. 2008-2023 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd. Co. All rights reserved. REUTERS/Karen Toro. New Topgolf facility opens next to Montebello Golf Course, Man stopped at Pa. airport with explosive concealed in checked luggage, Elizabeth Holmes has 2nd child as she tries to avoid prison. According to the news release, an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal drugs lead them to the 300 block of Columbia Street. Tiki Harmon, age 42, of Burtonsville, Maryland. 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. Three people were taken into custody in Washington County last week on drug charges involving fentanyl and crack cocaine. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Andres Jesus Morales, 30, and Christine Ponce, 27, were charged with four drug-related felonies with the intent to sell a controlled substance, the Riverside district attorneys office announced. There's a lot of drugs. (WJZ) -- Police charged three people in Anne Arundel County with drug possession after they allegedly found crack-cocaine in their . 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. Drug deal on the rise in the High Desert to take down illegal Cartel Operated marijuana.! 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