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King County deputies dismantle $193,000 drug operation

May 6, 2025, 12:30 PM

King County deputies seize over $193,000 in drugs (Photo Credit: King County Sheriffs Office)...

King County deputies seize over $193,000 in drugs (Photo Credit: King County Sheriffs Office)

(Photo Credit: King County Sheriffs Office)

The King County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies have successfully dismantled part of a major narcotics operation, with over $193,000 worth of narcotics seized

On May 2, two people were arrested in connection with a drug trafficking operation active in Skyway, White Center, and Burien.

Deputies seize over $193,000 worth of drugs

During the operation, authorities seized 4.4 pounds of heroin, 313.9 grams of cocaine, 11.3 grams of methamphetamine, 5.4 grams of crack cocaine, and 0.7 grams of fentanyl powder.

They also recovered $91,154 in cash believed to be from drug sales, two vehicles used for drug distribution, and equipment commonly used to package narcotics.

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