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Lake County drug bust leads to seized firearms, cash and drugs after 6-month investigation

By Cody King
Published  November 22, 2024 4:09pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A six-month investigation in Lake County led to the seizure of four firearms, drugs, and $5,687 in cash.
    • On Nov. 19, authorities executed a search warrant at a home in the 2500 block of Schrage Avenue, confiscating marijuana, THC vape cartridges, psilocybin mushrooms, fentanyl, and firearms.
    • A 24-year-old man was arrested and could face felony charges; the investigation is ongoing.

LAKE COUNTY, Ind. - A six-month investigation into illicit drug dealing in Lake County led to the confiscation of four firearms and a variety of drugs.

The Lake County Sheriff's Department Drug Task Force and Tactical Unit executed a search warrant on Nov. 19 at a home in the 2500 block of Schrage Avenue.

During the search, police seized the following items:

  • 6 pounds of vegetative marijuana
  • 2,096 THC vape cartridges
  • 197.2 Psilocybin mushrooms
  • 1.2 grams fentanyl
  • 4 firearms
  • $5,687 US currency
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A six-month investigation into illicit drug dealing in Lake County led to the confiscation of four firearms and a variety of drugs. (Lake County Sheriff )

A 24-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with the confiscated items. Authorities said he could face felony charges.

The investigation is ongoing and further details haven't been released.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.