FLINT (WWJ) -- Authorities are touting what they say is a significant drug bust this week, following a long-term investigation in Flint.
Michigan State Police announced that the Flint Area Narcotics Group (FANG), in cooperation with the ATF, seized 11 lbs. of crystal meth while executing a search warrant on Monday.
According to FANG, the home where the drugs were seized belongs to a "large-scale methamphetamine dealer" for Genesee County.
The investigation also resulted in the seizure of two lbs. of cocaine and three handguns; two of which were allegedly stolen.
Police not identifying the suspect or suspects at this time, with the county Prosecutor's Office is still determining charges.
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In 2022, FANG said it has has seized the following illicit drugs and firearms:
HEROIN - 160.7 grams(.36 pounds)
FENTANYL - 1,373.6 grams (3.03 pounds)
CRYSTAL METH - 11,748.6 grams (25.91 pounds)
COCAINE - (INCLUDE CRACK) 4,155.7 grams (9.17 pounds)
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - 1,200 dosage units
PISTOLS - 67
ASSAULT RIFLES - 14
FANG said synthetic opioids were responsible for over 100,000 deaths in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with the primary opioid being fentanyl. The majority of pills seized during FANG narcotics investigations are fentanyl or meth pressed into pill form to give the appearance of a legal pharmaceutical.
To report illegal narcotics in the Flint area, the public can contact FANG investigators at 810-233-3689, or Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County at 1-800-422-JAIL (5245).
For other areas, find a list of tip lines at this link.
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