Decatur, Alabama – A months-long narcotics investigation in Decatur has resulted in the arrest of three individuals and the discovery of stolen and illegally modified firearms. Authorities say the operation highlights growing concerns over local drug trafficking and the circulation of altered weapons within Morgan County.
The Decatur Police Department confirmed that the arrests were made after a coordinated search warrant was executed at a residence on 1st Ave. SW, where investigators suspected illegal drug activity.
Incident Overview
According to investigators, officers from the Vice/Narcotics Unit, Criminal Investigations Bureau, and the Patrol Bureau collaborated on the operation. Their search warrant targeted a home believed to be involved in the distribution of narcotics within Decatur’s city limits.
During the operation, police encountered Edwin Lorenzo Ramirez, Rolando Edwin Ramirez Vargas, and Ana Ramirez Perez. All three individuals were taken into custody following the discovery of illegal substances and dangerous weapons inside the residence…