Harrisburg, Pa. – Several arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, and cash were the result of a major collaboration between Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies.
The Office of Attorney General’s Bureau of Narcotics Investigations, along with partner agencies, conducted searches at three Kensington area residences in the Philadelphia area, and vehicles on Feb. 1.
Six alleged traffickers, all from Philadelphia, were charged and arrested. They are: Jose Fernandez de La Cruz, 32; Jose Fernandez de La Cruz, 23; Anneury de La Cruz, 26; Jahmire Johnson, 18; Gianna Smith, 20; and Edward Murphy, 36.
According to Attorney General Michelle Henry, the collaborative enforcement action was between Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania State Police, and Homeland Security.
All are charged with possession with intent to deliver, conspiracy, and corrupt organizations — all felonies. Bail was set for each defendant between $100,000 and $750,000.
“Months of investigation and collaboration with our partner agencies led to the arrests of upper-level traffickers and the removal of enough fentanyl to put millions of people at risk,” Henry said.