Law enforcement in Metro Detroit made significant strides in the fight against illegal drugs this past week. The Michigan State Police (MSP) reported two substantial drug busts with a combined street value of over half a million dollars. According to CBS News Detroit, the County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET) led these efforts in search warrants throughout Detroit and Oakland County.
The larger of these operations unearthed over 107 pounds of crystal methamphetamine. Valued at approximately $480,000, this significant find hints at the scale of narcotic distribution operating within the urban expanse. The MSP Second District's social media post highlighted that the aid of multiple agencies, including MNET, MSP's 2nd District Headquarters, the Metro South Post, ATF, FBI, and Border Patrol, was pivotal in the success of this operation.
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— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) March 27, 2025
On March 26, 2025, the County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET) executed a search warrant in Detroit and several other communities.
In total, detectives seized over 107 pounds of crystal methamphetamine. The investigation is ongoing. The street… pic.twitter.com/xfG4iNDHcg
In Oakland County, the authorities executed additional search warrants leading to the seizure of a variety of narcotics. This haul included 416 grams of cocaine, 17 grams of meth, 778 fentanyl pills, 97 oxycodone pills, 39 grams of ketamine, and over a kilogram of an unspecified powder masquerading as a controlled substance. At this juncture, these drugs are estimated to have a street value of around $25,000. As CBS News Detroit reported, detectives also recovered over $20,000 in cash intended for forfeiture.
Both investigations drew support from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant program. Funded through the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), these grants are essential in bolstering local law enforcement efforts to disrupt and dismantle drug trafficking operations.
