Pennsylvania – A multi-agency drug bust on Wednesday led to two arrests and the seizure of drugs and cash in a targeted operation aimed at mid-level drug trafficking with connections to Cleveland, Ohio. The investigation, led by the Lawrence County District Attorney’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, has resulted in significant arrests and continues to target drug networks operating in the region.
The Drug Bust: Key Arrests and Seizures
On Wednesday, the HIDTA Task Force executed three search warrants and served two arrest warrants in connection with a drug trafficking ring believed to be operating out of New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Jerell Huddleston Sr., a resident of New Castle, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking after authorities seized more than a kilogram of suspected cocaine from his property.
Meanwhile, Christian Rozier, also from New Castle, was arrested with a variety of drugs, including suspected crack cocaine, cocaine, fentanyl, and psychedelic mushrooms. These drugs were found during the search, further substantiating the ongoing investigation into a larger trafficking operation.
Investigation and Evidence Collected
The operation, coordinated by the HIDTA Task Force, focused on mid-level drug dealers with ties to Cleveland, Ohio, a known hub for narcotics trafficking. Authorities have not disclosed the exact locations of the seized drugs, but investigators report $8,414 in cash, along with digital scales and drug packaging materials being confiscated…