Aiexpress – Prince George’s County Police said they recovered the pills during a search warrant execution at an apartment on the 5400 block of Hamilton Street in Riverdale on Thursday, January 18th.
During the search, authorities reportedly discovered a staggering 13,825 fentanyl pills, along with cocaine and three firearms.
Nine individuals present in the apartment at the time of the search were apprehended and face charges related to drug and weapons offenses. The suspects have been identified as:
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- Sean Floyd, 31, of Bladensburg;
- Steven Abdul Johnson, 31, of Greenbelt;
- Francisco Orellana, 30, of Riverdale;
- Antonio Sanchez-Ramirez, 22, of Riverdale;
- Javier Reyes-Guzman, 28, of Hyattsville;
- Fernando Guzman, 33, of Glen Burnie;
- Marbin Hernandez-Alavarez, 22, of Riverdale;
- Erick Rivera-Arguera, 20, of no fixed address;
- Walter Flores-Mejia, 22, of Riverdale.
Deputy Chief Zachary O’Lare commends the exceptional investigative work carried out by the Gang Unit and the successful execution of the search warrant by the Emergency Services Team. He emphasizes the hazardous nature of the situation for the officers involved, but praises their ability to apprehend nine suspects without any untoward incidents.
“We are committed to safeguarding the well-being of the county residents by intercepting nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills before they could be distributed,” he emphasized. “The devastating impact of fentanyl on countless lives is undeniable, and we remain resolute in apprehending individuals involved in the trafficking of this deadly substance within our community.”
The investigation is currently in progress. If you wish to communicate with a detective, kindly contact 301-517-2900. Additionally, you may submit tips anonymously through Crime Solvers online, the “P3 Tips” mobile app, or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). Please remember to mention case number 24-0003807.
