Law Enforcement Crackdown in Philly Suburbs Yields $365,000 in Seized Narcotics and 94 Arrests
A months-long investigation targeting the flow of fentanyl into Philadelphia suburbs has led to a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, resulting in 94 arrests and the seizure of over $365,000 in illicit substances. The operation, which began in September, aimed to disrupt the supply chain between Kensington's notorious drug markets and lower-level dealers in the surrounding counties.
According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, the investigation was part of a broader effort to tackle both the supply and demand of narcotics. "It is incumbent upon us to do everything in our power to not only attack the supply but also attack the demand," he said during a press conference. This approach involves providing treatment options for individuals struggling with addiction.
The operation involved cooperation from local law enforcement agencies, including Philadelphia police, as well as district attorneys' offices in Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties. Investigators seized an array of narcotics, including fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription pills, as well as 12 firearms.
Many of the individuals arrested were linked to transporting or dealing substances originating from Philadelphia. In some cases, those arrested for using drugs received support to enter treatment programs through the Montgomery County Overdose Response Team.
This latest development comes on the heels of an FBI operation that led to the indictment of 33 people suspected of ties to a notorious drug trafficking hotspot in Kensington. The investigation aimed to disrupt the control of fentanyl distribution by gangs on Weymouth Street, which has been active for nearly a decade.
The Attorney General emphasized the importance of collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies to share intelligence on drug trafficking activity. "It is my expectation that we will continue to make significant progress that increases public safety together as a team," he said.
A months-long investigation targeting the flow of fentanyl into Philadelphia suburbs has led to a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, resulting in 94 arrests and the seizure of over $365,000 in illicit substances. The operation, which began in September, aimed to disrupt the supply chain between Kensington's notorious drug markets and lower-level dealers in the surrounding counties.
According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, the investigation was part of a broader effort to tackle both the supply and demand of narcotics. "It is incumbent upon us to do everything in our power to not only attack the supply but also attack the demand," he said during a press conference. This approach involves providing treatment options for individuals struggling with addiction.
The operation involved cooperation from local law enforcement agencies, including Philadelphia police, as well as district attorneys' offices in Montgomery, Bucks, and Delaware counties. Investigators seized an array of narcotics, including fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and prescription pills, as well as 12 firearms.
Many of the individuals arrested were linked to transporting or dealing substances originating from Philadelphia. In some cases, those arrested for using drugs received support to enter treatment programs through the Montgomery County Overdose Response Team.
This latest development comes on the heels of an FBI operation that led to the indictment of 33 people suspected of ties to a notorious drug trafficking hotspot in Kensington. The investigation aimed to disrupt the control of fentanyl distribution by gangs on Weymouth Street, which has been active for nearly a decade.
The Attorney General emphasized the importance of collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies to share intelligence on drug trafficking activity. "It is my expectation that we will continue to make significant progress that increases public safety together as a team," he said.
! 94 arrests and $365k in seized narcotics? that's some serious business 
. I'm all for tackling the supply chain, but what about addressing the root causes of addiction? like affordable healthcare and mental health support? it feels like we're just treating symptoms rather than the disease itself 
. still, gotta give props to AG Sunday for bringing together local law enforcement and treatment options 
. this is a step in the right direction, but let's not forget about the bigger picture 
#JusticeForAddictionAwareness #PhillyCrackdown #FentanylFreeZone
Just saw the news about the crackdown in Philly suburbs and I'm really glad they were able to take down so many people involved in narcotics trafficking! $365k worth of seizures is huge, but what's even more important is that 94 lives have been saved from fentanyl poisoning. The way this operation worked with local law enforcement and district attorneys' offices was super effective - it just goes to show that when everyone works together, they can make a real difference. I'm also loving the fact that some of the people arrested are getting support to get treatment instead of just being locked up... that's all about addressing the root cause of addiction, you know? 
. 94 arrests in Philly suburbs is not bad, I guess, but have you seen all those numbers? $365k in seized narcotics is just fueling more problems... think about all the low-level dealers who'll just get replaced by new suppliers 
. And what's with the "attack the demand" approach? Shouldn't we be focusing on reducing addiction rates instead of just treating symptoms? 
It feels like they're just kicking the can down the road 
. Also, why do we need a whole team effort to share intel? Can't they just use their heads for once? 
what's interesting is the way they're tackling both supply and demand by providing treatment options for those struggling with addiction 
hopefully this operation and others like it will make a real difference in reducing the fentanyl problem in Philly suburbs 
I'm kinda stoked that law enforcement in Philly suburbs managed to crack down on narcotics trafficking, especially since it involved a months-long investigation that aimed to disrupt the supply chain of fentanyl into the area. It's crazy how $365,000 worth of illicit substances got seized and 94 people were arrested - talk about a significant impact! 
. 94 arrests and $365k in seized substances is a decent start, but let's be real, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Fentanyl is killing people left and right, and it's time we take a stand against these dealers who are profiting off people's addiction 
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. I just hope this is the beginning of a bigger effort to tackle this issue and not just another one-time thing. Let's keep pushing until we see real change 
It's like trying to put out a fire with gasoline. We need to be talking about real solutions here, not just busting people for possession. And what about the ones who aren't caught? They're still out there on the streets, selling to whoever is willing to pay. It's a never-ending cycle and we're just keeping up with it like some sort of drug enforcement merry-go-round 
but i guess this operation might be a good start... collaboration between agencies is key, i guess 
. And yay for treatment options too... I guess that's better than just throwing people in jail 
. It's all about attacking the demand, right? Like, we need to get people hooked on something other than actual fentanyl 
The fact that law enforcement was able to crack down on these nasty dealers and seize that kinda cash is like, totally amazing!!! 
too - 94 arrests, whoa 
the fact that some of those arrested got help to get sober through treatment programs in Montgomery County Overdose Response Team is awesome 
it's all about collaboration between law enforcement agencies sharing intel 
and working together as a team 