A 3-day Philadelphia Police Department anti-crime initiative in the city’s east division, targeted areas that have been impacted by high levels of gun violence, Your Content has learned.
The initiative was supported by federal and local partners, the Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Police Assisted Diversion Program. The initiative was strengthened with tips that were shared by people who live and work in the community.
Heralding community collaboration and inclusion, Commissioner Danielle Outlaw asserts:
The warrant initiative, designed to disrupt narcotics operations and intercept illegal firearms, resulted in arrests, the seizure drugs worth more than a million dollars and cash.
| DRUG | AMOUNT | STREET VALUE |
| Heroin | 3,053.3 GRAMS | $1,017,843.00 |
| Crack | 304.71 GRAMS | $30,471.00 |
| Cocaine | 592.90 GRAMS | $59, 290.00 |
| Hydro-Marijuana | 2,367.07 GRAMS | $47,341.00 |
| Marijuana | 2,279.18 GRAMS | $22,792.00 |
| Pills (assorted) | 267 PILLS | $1,880.00 |
| Suboxone | 164 STRIPS | $1,640.00 |
| K-2 | 571.00 GRAMS | $5,740.00 |
| Crystal Meth | 460.30 GRAMS | $35,090.00 |
| PCP Liquid | 1.00 OZ | $300.00 |
| TOTAL: $1.2 million |
In total, authorities made 238 drug arrests, 45 non-drug arrests that included 111 buyers and 127 dealers. Four of the dealers were listed as juveniles.
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