Ford Heights man caught with drugs, cash, and loaded gun in narcotics raid: sheriff

The Brief

  • Drug bust arrest: Anthony Wade, 34, was arrested at a Greenwood Avenue residence during a narcotics sting, authorities said.
  • Seized items: Investigators recovered a loaded 9 mm handgun, cash, and suspected drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and PCP.
  • Charges filed: Wade faces multiple charges, including felon in possession of a firearm and drug manufacturing/delivery.

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. A Ford Heights man was busted with drugs, cash, and a loaded gun after investigators raided his home during a narcotics sting, authorities said.

Narcotics Investigation Arrest

What we know:

Anthony Wade, 34, was arrested at a residence in the 1600 block of Greenwood Avenue as police executed a search warrant, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

During the search, investigators recovered a loaded 9 mm handgun, a bag containing cash, and several suspected drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and phencyclidine (PCP), authorities said.

Wade did not have a Firearm Owner’s Identification card or a concealed carry license, officials said.

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