U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey reports the arrest of 13 people in a multiple state drug trafficking organization investigation.
Months of investigative work with several law enforcement agencies resulted in the breakup of two different narcotics operations.
Those operations were known to work from Maryland to West Virginia.
One operation out of Ranson West Virginia would distribute large amounts of narcotics in and around Jefferson County.
During the investigation tens of thousands of dollars, and a large amount of narcotics were seized.
Many luxury items believed to have been purchased with proceeds from narcotic sales were confiscated as well.
The other operation out of Baltimore and Greenbelt Maryland used multiple residences to store large amounts cash and distribute narcotics.
Two of the organization leaders would routinely travel between Maryland and West Virginia.
Those conspirators would supply, coordinate, and sell narcotics throughout the region.
Five defendants from Maryland and 3 Jamaicans were arrested.
Eight West Virginians were arrested, including 4 from Martinsburg, 2 from Ranson, 1 from Inwood and 1 from Charles Town.
There was one defendant from North Carolina arrested as well.
Six defendants remain at large including Omo-Karo Cooper, Tabatha McFalls, Juan Payne, Christopher Pasco, and an unnamed fugitive.
Anyone with information on those six is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
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