During the month of September, law enforcement agencies in Maryland made dozens of arrests related to violent crimes and drug trafficking organizations that were distributing a number of controlled dangerous substances throughout the state, including nearly 500 grams of fentanyl. According to the DEA, that amount could kill more than 200,000 people.
“The safety and security of our citizens is a top priority, and the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network is making a difference by helping to restore our communities impacted by violent crime.” said Governor Hogan. “These recent arrests send a powerful message that trafficking of illegal drugs will not be tolerated.”
MCIN is a criminal justice strategy funded by the Hogan administration through the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention. Announced by Governor Hogan in 2017, the MCIN strategy encourages local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to collaborate and share information to target, disrupt, and dismantle criminal organizations, including gangs and other groups that conduct drug, firearm, and human trafficking. So far, the Hogan administration has invested roughly $9 million in the MCIN initiative, with more than $1.7 million going to efforts in Baltimore City since 2018.
“Governor Hogan has encouraged his administration to work across disciplines to find ways to address the opioid epidemic,” said Glenn Fueston, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, during a press conference with Baltimore Police and the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office announcing recent indictments. “Our MCIN partners have played an important role in stopping the distribution of dangerous drugs like fentanyl in our state, and we are grateful for their hard work to protect our communities and put traffickers behind bars.”
Baltimore City MCIN
On September 10, Baltimore City Police executed nine search warrants and dismantled the “Primetime” drug trafficking organization, which sold fentanyl in Southwest Baltimore. As a result of this investigation, police made seven arrests and seized:
Approximately 450 grams of fentanyl
85 grams of crack cocaine
A loaded Ruger pistol that was reported stolen
More than $69,000 in cash
Twelve suspects have been indicted on state Kingpin and related drug charges. Baltimore Police worked with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program to complete this operation.
Salisbury MCIN
The Maryland State Police Gang Enforcement Unit led two multi jurisdictional operations that yielded more than a dozen arrests to reduce violent crime and violations involving firearms on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. During the first operation, State Police and allied agencies gathered information and identified a number of gang members and other suspects in open criminal investigations. Seven people from Salisbury were arrested and investigators seized:
- 39.7 grams of marijuana
- 2 grams of heroin
- 42.3 grams of fentanyl
- 10.1 grams of cocaine
- 14.5 grams MDMA/Ecstasy
- 15 milligrams of Oxycodone
Maryland State Police partnered with the Salisbury Police Department, Wicomico County State’s Attorney Office, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations- RAC Eastern Shore Office, Maryland State Police Gun Enforcement Unit- East, Maryland State Police S.T.A.T.E. Team, Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack, and the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force to complete these operations.
gang? there's no gangs around here! sure I've heard that somewhere before.
ReplyDeleteGood News
ReplyDeletefinally they can disrupt, arrest and find the
prescription opiate distribution at Salisbury University maintenance to kids, and others who roam campus
all his contacts are on his cellphone
I don't think the local area supports enough profit for gangs to really set in.And no,I'm not naïve,I'm just realistic.Gangs seem to gravitate toward more congested areas.
ReplyDelete9:08, Maybe you should take a walk across town to the "more congested" area and try some evening interviews with the many porch sitters there.
ReplyDeleteOh, and it's been nice knowing you!
To 7:56 I’ve read several posts from you this year . I question how is it that you have information on the S.U. Worker ? I’m guessing that he/she is an ex boss or boyfriend of yours? Or is this suspect a rival dealer ? Why haven’t you called the police department on campus, and MSP , WCSD , or SPD ? How do you have access to his/her cell phone ? Crime Solvers can also be considered.
ReplyDeleteLIE. Most drug Ring's are illegal immigrants. Yet sanctuary Maryland and it's AG won't allow ICE to arrest illegals. So this story is a LIE.
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