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Detroit police seize $75K in cocaine, fentanyl during drug trafficking investigation; 6 arrested
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandon Carr , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The department's Major Violators Section was involved in the operation, with assistance from the Michigan State Police on one of the searches.
Detroit police have made several arrests and seized a significant amount of suspected narcotics as part of a drug trafficking investigation. The investigation led to the arrest of six individuals, with four facing felony charges and two facing misdemeanor charges. The seizures were made during the execution of search warrants at homes on Andrus Street and Arlington Street.
Authorities recovered various substances, including cocaine and fentanyl, as well as cash and other items. Further details on the investigation and arrests are available from the Detroit Police Department. The department's Major Violators Section was involved in the operation, with assistance from the Michigan State Police on one of the searches.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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