Seattle Police recover large stash of fentanyl, meth, and cash in Capitol Hill
Feb 18, 2025, 3:01 PM | Updated: Feb 19, 2025, 3:19 pm
SPD made a significant drug bust on Capitol Hill. Photo Credit: Seattle Police
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after Seattle police found a large amount of drugs and cash during a routine patrol in Capitol Hill.
It all started February 15 near East Denny Way and Nagel Place in Cal Anderson Park when patrol officers say they noticed a group of people who were allegedly taking drugs. After getting closer, they saw a clear plastic box containing a white powdery substance on the lap of a 34-year-old man who was later identified as the primary suspect. Officers also say they found an electronic scale and plastic baggies.
After conducting an investigation, police arrested the 34-year-old man and released the other people at the scene. The drugs recovered during the search were tested at the East Precinct and confirmed to be fentanyl and methamphetamine.
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Here’s what Seattle Police say they confiscated
A list of the seized items included:
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8.5 grams of Methamphetamine
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101.9 grams of Fentanyl
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$655 in cash
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Approximately 100 plastic baggies
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An electronic scale
The 34-year-old man made his first court appearance on Monday. Officials set his bail at $15,000, and he remains in custody at the King County Jail.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office expects to receive a case from police investigators by February 20, for a charging decision. The court has determined there is probable cause for a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
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