On July 21, 2011 the MARMET Drug Task Force, Marion County Sheriff’s Department and Marion Police Department kicked off the “Feel the Heat Drug Sweep”. This operation concluded a several month drug investigation involving several area drug dealers. This investigation was spearheaded by the MARMET/METRICH Drug Task Force and the Marion County Prosecuting Attorney Brent Yagers’ Office.
At approximately 11:00 am law enforcement began serving arrest warrants on over 20 persons charged with trafficking in illegal drugs. As of 5:00 pm approximately half of the 20 had been located and arrested.
During these arrests large amounts of Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Marijuana and Prescription Pills were seized.
Also seized was a substantial amount of U.S. currency and several vehicles. Charges on these suspects range from felonies of the 1st degree to felonies of the 5th degree.
Further details can be found here.
