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Owensboro Drug Probe Nets 7 Suspects

The Owensboro Police Department
Tim Jagielo
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WNIN News
The Owensboro Police Department

Authorities have arrested 7 suspects in a months-long drug investigation in the Owensboro, KY area

Authorities say they’ve arrested seven people in a major drug trafficking probe in the Owensboro area. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

Owensboro Police say a months-long investigation led to search warrants being served at nine locations in the city, as well as locations in Masonville and Utica.

Investigators says they seized a “significant quantity of illegal narcotics” including methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana; nearly 30 firearms; vehicles; cash; and other property believed to be connected to drug trafficking.

Five of the seven people arrested face a charge of Engaging in Organized Crime as well as numerous drug-related charges.

The OPD says more charges are expected.