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Over $73K worth of drugs busted during search warrants in Detroit, police say
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Samantha Sayles , WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is reported to be over $73,000.
A significant drug bust occurred in Detroit , resulting in the seizure of substantial amounts of narcotics. Police executed search warrants at two locations, leading to the arrest of six individuals. The seized items included various types of drugs and other materials.
The search warrants were carried out on Andrus Street and Alrington Street. The total estimated street value of the seized drugs is reported to be over $73,000. Further details about the bust, including the specific items seized, are available from local authorities.
For more information on the search warrants and the items seized, readers can refer to the original report from local law enforcement.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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