MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A drug bust at an apartment complex in the airport area left nine men behind bars Friday.
According to court documents, Friday evening, several members of VICE, Drug Team 8 under the Organized Crime Unit, and the Mount Moriah Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant at one of the apartment units at the River City Heights Townhomes.
Police say as they approached the door, someone inside the unit locked it, and officers could see several people running to different areas of the apartment.
MPD says officers announced their presence before forcing entry into the home. All of the men were found hiding in various rooms.
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Numerous guns, many equipped with Glock “switches,” and drugs were discovered throughout the unit. A 50-round drum magazine was also located inside the home.
Many residents said they were shocked to see the arrests take place because they say it is very peaceful and quiet in the area.
Beverley Terrell, a River City Heights Townhome resident says he is pleased to see the arrests, but he says this points to a much bigger issue.