Salisbury Police Department Press Release

During the month of January, 2011, Investigators from the Salisbury Police Department, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police and Fruitland Police Department became involved in the investigation of counterfeit currency passed in local businesses and restaurants. During the investigation several suspects were identified. Additional information was received that these suspects were involved in the trafficking of firearms and controlled dangerous substances. As a result, warrants were obtained for their arrest.

On Wednesday, February 9, 2011, officers from the above agencies executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on Caroline Street in Salisbury related to this investigation. Located and seized during the execution of the warrant were firearms, controlled dangerous substances, U.S. currency, counterfeit currency, and vehicles. The U.S. Secret Service will assist with the processing of the evidence.

Today, February 10, at 2:30 pm, a press conference will be held at the Salisbury Police Department to discuss the investigation and to exhibit the property that was seized from the residence pursuant to the execution of the search warrant.