The King County Sheriff’s Office announced this week the conclusion of a multi-month investigation that led to the dismantling of a drug trafficking organization linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in the south King County area.
The operation – conducted by the department’s Special Emphasis Team – resulted in the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl and other narcotics intended for distribution in Kent, Burien, and White Center.
Detectives, along with K9 Quinn, recovered:
- 6.63 pounds of Fentanyl powder
- 32,000 Fentanyl M30 pills
- 11.7 grams Methamphetamine
- 3 grams of Cocaine
- More than $29,500 in cash
The estimated street value of the confiscated drugs is $338,000.
Two suspects were arrested and booked on charges of possession with intent to distribute.
The Special Emphasis Team’s work, which involved the department’s K-9 unit, reflects a focused effort to combat fentanyl distribution networks impacting South King County communities.
“A job well done,” police said in a statement.
Photos courtesy King County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you!
I am so happy to hear this news. And so proud of the King County Sheriff’s Dept. I worry about my 3 grandkids in school and what they may be exposed to accidentally or intentionally. Please do everything you can to save our kids from these illegal drugs permeating our country.
I am so happy that the King County Sheriff’s department have arrested these offenders and got the drugs off the street. Hooray!