Drug offenders targeted in raids across Indy; meth, heroin marijuana seized

POSTED 9:48 AM, JANUARY 18, 2019, UPDATED AT 04:28PM, JANUARY 18, 2019

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Multiple federal agencies took part in a series of drug raids Friday on Indy’s near west side. Federal authorities served 15 search warrants for 20 indictments at multiple locations across Indianapolis.

The indictments are sealed, but we know all charges are related to drugs and include heroin, meth, and cocaine charges.

The search warrants began at 6:05 a.m. The investigation is being led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and also involves the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Sources confirm 15 search warrants were served, during which investigators say close to 9 pounds of meth was seized, along with 40 pounds of marijuana, a quarter kilo of heroin and a small amount of cocaine. Additionally, 18 firearms were confiscated.

Entire article here: https://fox59.com/2019/01/18/drug-offenders-targeted-in-raids-across-indy-15-search-warrants-served-for-20-federal-indictments/