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Massive Drug Bust: $180K Cocaine, Fentanyl Seized
5 Feb
Summary
- Authorities seized $180,000 worth of cocaine, fentanyl, and meth.
- Two handguns, one reported stolen, were recovered during the bust.
- The operation involved federal, state, and multiple local law enforcement agencies.
An Allegheny County man, Glenn Thomas, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a significant drug trafficking ring operating across two western Pennsylvania counties. The arrest and seizure of illicit substances were the culmination of a coordinated operation involving the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and multiple local law enforcement agencies.
During the execution of a search warrant at a stash house, law enforcement discovered and confiscated approximately $180,000 worth of drugs. This included 1,200 grams of cocaine, 400 grams of crystal meth, 46 grams of fentanyl, and 60 grams of crack cocaine. Additionally, two handguns, one reported stolen, and about $5,000 in cash were seized.
Thomas is facing charges for drug trafficking and firearms offenses and is slated for federal prosecution. He is currently being held at the Allegheny County Jail. Officials emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration in removing dangerous drugs and armed dealers from communities, highlighting the ongoing commitment to public safety.
The successful operation involved significant contributions from the Robinson Township Police Department, North Fayette Police Department, Scott Township Police Department, Ross Township Police Department, McKees Rocks Police Department, and Adams Township Police Department.
