By Dan Spalding
News Now Warsaw
KOKOMO — State and local police conducted an extensive criminal investigation, with more than 65 people arrested on 200 charges.
The multi-agency investigation began in late 2024 and continued for 15 months with a focus on targeting illicit narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency.
Investigations relied on more than 20 search warrants executed in Howard, Grant, Miami, and Fulton counties.
These search warrants resulted in the seizure of approximately 3,575 grams of methamphetamine, 4,470 counterfeit fentanyl pills, 200 prescription pills, 120 grams of cocaine, 40 grams of heroin, 13 firearms, 11 bottles of prescription sucralfate, and more than $15,000 in U.S. currency.
More than 65 individuals were ultimately arrested and, in total, face more than 200 criminal charges.
This organized effort was comprised of task force officers from the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section, Kokomo Police Department Special Investigations Unit, Kokomo Police Department Drug Task Force, JEAN Team Drug Task Force, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Peru Police Department, Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, Cass County Drug Task Force, United States Drug Enforcement Agency, and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
This operation is part of an ongoing effort by the Indiana State Police to remove drugs being transported through our state and to hold those involved accountable.
Governor Braun has emphasized the importance of combating crime and making our communities safe.
Recent efforts have led to significant seizures and the dismantling of large-scale drug organizations, the news release said.
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