According to police, the 2 kilograms of fentanyl seized could kill 500,000 people. Also seized were 1 kilogram of methamphetamine, about 3,500 meth pills, cocaine, heroin, and firearms.
By: Gena Johnson | Warren Weekly | Published August 4, 2023
WARREN — On July 13, the Warren Police Department’s Special Investigation Narcotics unit seized 2 kilograms of fentanyl, 1 kilogram of methamphetamine and approximately 3,500 methamphetamine pills from the Roseville home of a 23-year-old suspect, after receiving an anonymous tip.
According to police, small amounts of cocaine and heroin were also found in addition to a narcotic pill press and four firearms, one modified with a fully automatic switch intact. All of the items were taken from the residence and were placed into police custody.
The alleged suspect was arrested without incident and transported to the Warren Police Department jail, police said.
Investigators positively identified the alleged narcotics seller and learned he was a convicted felon who is currently on felony probation for various drug crimes in Macomb County, police said in a press release.
Police are finalizing the investigation and will be in contact with local and federal prosecutors to determine if this suspect will be charged in state or federal court, according to the release.
“Our SID (Special Investigation Narcotics) unit actively follows up on information and tips regarding narcotics sellers in Warren and Macomb County. In this particular case, investigators started with one piece of information and turned it into a multi-kilo seizure. The DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) has said that one kilogram of fentanyl can kill up to 500,000 people,” Warren Police Commissioner William Dwyer said in the release. “Thanks to the efforts of the SID unit, a large amount of deadly fentanyl and illegal weapons are off the streets. I am confident that this suspect will be facing some serious charges based on this investigation, possibly in the federal court system.”
According to police, the case is ongoing and no further information about the suspect was released.