Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have dismantled a large-scale drug ring accused of peddling more than 800 pounds of methamphetamine and other drugs in multiple states.
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele was joined by local and federal agencies Tuesday in announcing charges against Tyrone Baker, 29, Shakeem Johnson, 27, Joshua Quiles, 31, Jhamir Winans, 21, and Rickey Evans, 28.
The investigation started last March when authorities said 29-year-old Chase Smith was arrested for selling methamphetamine to an undercover officer in Lower Merion Township. Authorities later learned that Smith was part of a large-scale meth ring that distributed drugs in New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia.
Authorities said 15 of the 91 packages were seized by law enforcement and all contained methamphetamine, totaling approximately 60 pounds. In total, authorities say the trafficking organization is responsible for distributing 800 pounds of methamphetamine in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia, as well as trafficking other illegal drugs that includes fentanyl, oxycodone and marijuana.
Authorities executed several search warrants at properties in southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia and California. Authorities found drugs, including 83 pounds of crystal meth with a street value of at least $2M, and over 20 firearms including eight long guns.
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