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Kent County narcotics investigation nets nearly 5 kilos of cocaine, $50K in cash

Narcotics and cash seized by the Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team
Kent County
Narcotics and cash seized by the Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team

Today the Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team revealed what a months-long investigation netted and what they’re asking residents to do

Kent County Sheriff’s Officials say following a months-long investigation by the Kent Area Narcotics Enforcement Team led to two search warrants in the City of Wyoming in late August.

From there, the investigation resulted in nearly five kilos of cocaine, more than 50-thousand dollars in cash, weapons and more.They say two people were arrested and have now been charged with multiple felonies.

Authorities say cocaine remains a significant concern in Kent County and with drug trends changing, they’re seeing cocaine become increasingly common.

They add that it is also not uncommon for cocaine to be found alongside fentanyl, creating an additional risk for the community.

The news release from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office says large seizures don’t just remove drugs and firearms but seizing cash and assets connected to drug trafficking can disrupt the criminal networks in our area.

They encourage and ask that anyone with information regarding drug trafficking, drug sales, or other illegal activity contact the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Division or Silent Observer.

Jennifer is an award winning broadcast news journalist with more than two decades of professional television news experience including the nation's fifth largest news market. She's worked as both news reporter and news anchor for television and radio in markets from Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo all the way to San Francisco, California.
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