DEA, Baltimore Police Bust Drug Rings in Penn North Overdose Crisis

Federal and local authorities say multiple drug trafficking operations have been shut down in West Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, months after a deadly mass overdose drew national attention to the area.

On Friday, the DEA and Baltimore Police Department announced the takedown of three alleged drug organizations they say were operating in the neighborhood following a joint investigation that began after the July overdose incident.

More About the Busts

According to officials, one of the organizations operated on Brunt Street, where investigators say fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine were being sold. Five people, including one juvenile, have been indicted in that case.

A second organization allegedly ran its operation near Cumberland and North Carey streets, also distributing fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine. Authorities say six adult men and another juvenile now face charges connected to that group…

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