The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force (GHDTF), with the help of the Lewis County Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team, recently made three arrests related to an extensive investigation of the distribution of illegal drugs into Grays Harbor County.
The organized network was dismantled after a series of planned events.
On May 14, the GHDTF arrested a 29-year-old Aberdeen man for possession of fentanyl and methamphetamines with intent to deliver, according to an Aberdeen Police Department social media post. Illegal drugs, $5,000 cash and a vehicle were seized. The suspect was booked into the Grays Harbor County Jail and is currently held on bail.
Two days later, the GHDTF, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Tahoma Narcotics Enforcement Team served search warrants in Mill Creek and Kent. A 28-year-old Kent man was arrested along with his brother, a 30-year-old Mill Creek resident. Thirty-two pounds of fentanyl, 2.5 pounds of heroin, over $32,000 in cash, and three vehicles were seized. Both males are in federal custody being held on bail, as of the Friday social media post.
During the investigation, which is still ongoing, several other previous arrests were made in conjunction with these listed events. At current street value, 32 pounds of fentanyl sold in gram proportions would be over $1.1 million, according to the post.
“This investigation is still ongoing,” GHDTF wrote. “This will make an immediate impact in Grays Harbor and other areas as well.
Grays Harbor County residents with knowledge of drug dealers are urged to contact the drug tip line at 360-500-4141.
