3 arrested, several weapons recovered during drug trafficking investigation

DAYTON, Ohio ( WDTN ) — Two search warrants concluded a long-term drug trafficking investigation on Thursday, leading to three arrests.

The Montgomery County R.A.N.G.E. Task Force recovered several items and arrested three suspects on Thursday, Aug. 29 after a extensive investigation into suspected drug trafficking. Officers served the search warrants at two addresses in Dayton, on N. Euclid Avenue and Wyoming Street.

Task force detectives recovered a “substantial amount” of fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and seven firearms from the two residences, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Three individuals were arrested as well. They have been booked into Montgomery County Jail and are now facing drug and weapons charges.

“Illegal drugs and gun violence is a crisis that continues to plague our community,” said Sheriff Rob Streck. “Public safety continues to be my top priority, which is why my office will continue to target individuals who are poisoning our neighborhoods, while curbing violent crime by taking guns out of the hands of criminals.”

The Montgomery County R.A.N.G.E. Task Force is handling the investigation.

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