DETROIT (WWJ) -- Several Detroiters are among those busted in an alleged drug and money laundering scheme.
According to officials, on Wednesday morning, DEA special agents executed a search warrant on Griggs Avenue in Detroit and arrested 9 people.
Two other suspects were arrested in Phoenix, Arizona.
"With these arrests, a major fentanyl distribution organization has been dismantled,” stated US Attorney Ison. “I’d like to thank the entire law enforcement team that worked so hard on this case. This case demonstrates cooperation and teamwork at its best.”
According to unsealed federal indictments, 13 individuals are facing drug charges related to a conspiracy to sell fentanyl, cocaine, meth and marijuana.
The investigation by the DEA, dating back to Feb. 2019, includes allegations against people who were living on the same block as Samuel C. Mumford High School on Detroit's northwest side.
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According to authorities, the suspects are accused of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, such as counterfeit fentanyl pills, marijuana and more than 500 grams of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine.
The money laundering charges are for engaging in transactions to hide the drug proceeds.
Officials said out of the 13 people who were arrested, nine have been arraigned.
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The DEA is still searching for four other suspects.
The indictment names the following residents of Detroit:
1. Kyle Allan Kennard, a.k.a. "Whopp Dogg," a.k.a. "Dogg," a.k.a., "Whopp," 36; Indicted for both drug and money laundering conspiracies
2. Leo Bradley Todd, a.k.a. "LWay," a.k.a. "Sway," 32; Indicted for both drug and money laundering conspiracies
3. Corderalla Piera Campbell, a.k.a. "Chi," a.k.a. "Teezy," 33; Indicted for both drug and money laundering conspiracies
4. Perise Jaamar Smith, a.k.a. "P," 32; Indicted for drug conspiracy
5. Jalin Deandre Gardner, a.k.a. "Styles," a.k.a. "Stizie," 28; Indicted for drug conspiracy
6. Kapri Fatima Oldham, 24; Indicted for both drug and money laundering conspiracies,
7. Brianna Tesharri Blake, 24; Indicted for money laundering conspiracy,
8. Darrion Lanae Washington, a.k.a. "Hannah," 27; Indicted for money laundering conspiracy,
9. Cateasha Latrease Wells-Ivy, 35; Indicted for money laundering conspiracy.