NEW CASTLE, DE — Authorities in Delaware have revealed new details about a sweeping narcotics investigation that led to the arrest of a 45-year-old New Castle man, uncovering what officials describe as a large-scale drug trafficking operation active across New Castle County and nearby regions.
Investigation Overview
Detectives with the New Castle County Police Drug and Human Trafficking Investigations Team began looking into unusual distribution activity in September 2025, after identifying signs pointing to multi-location drug movement across the county. Police say their findings gradually narrowed the investigation to a residence in the Collins Park neighborhood, where suspicious activity had reportedly been observed for several weeks.
Authorities confirmed that the probe grew in complexity as detectives traced connections indicating widespread narcotics trafficking, ultimately piecing together evidence that suggested high-volume supply operations.
The investigation details were first reported through law enforcement updates shared publicly during the arrest announcement.
Timeline Leading to the Major Raid
By mid-November, detectives had secured enough probable cause to move forward. On November 18, 2025, officers executed a search warrant at the home of Adeeb Sharif, located on the 400 block of Howell Drive. The coordinated operation was supported by multiple investigative units trained in narcotics detection and evidence handling…