Authorities in Philadelphia carried out a major drug bust which led to the arrest of nearly 200 people. The multi-agency effort was a three-day blitz on targets that were known for drugs in addition to discovering a cache of weapons.
"This was a pretty good amount of evidence recovered. They're guns and drugs we won't see on the street this summer," said Philadelphia Deputy Commissioner of Investigations Frank Vanore. Authorities retrieved 60 pounds of marijuana, 1,200 grams of heroin, 850 grams of fentanyl and $100,000 in cash.
"We targeted in this initiative, really, it's no secret, one of our most prolific areas for gun violence and drug trafficking," said Vanore.
"What is happening in Kensington is unacceptable. We cannot allow the continued operation of a drug market that exploits and endangers our residents," said Philly Mayor Jim Kenney.
