In a significant drug bust spearheaded by the County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET), over 10,000 pills – including counterfeit fentanyl and methamphetamine tablets – were seized in Detroit. According to CBS News Detroit, the street value of the confiscated drugs is estimated to be around $50,000. The operation, which took place yesterday, also resulted in the recovery of 12 firearms, five of which were previously reported stolen, along with $35,000 in cash intended for forfeiture.
Law enforcement agencies, including COMET, Michigan State Police's Metro Narcotics Enforcement Team, the Metro South Post, MSP's ES Team, and MSP's 2nd District Headquarters, coordinated their efforts to dismantle a local narcotic distribution network. As reported by a social media post from MSP Second District, the suspect implicated in the case is a convicted felon who was detained pending arraignment. The authorities confirm that the investigation is continuing.
Narcotics Investigation:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) May 15, 2025
On May 14, 2025, the County of Macomb Enforcement Team (COMET) executed a search warrant in Detroit.
In total, detectives seized over 10,000 pills (which included fake fentanyl or methamphetamine pills), twelve firearms (five of which were reported as… pic.twitter.com/cv3MPKmrU3
This latest crackdown is not just the story of drugs and weapons taken off the streets, but also of the measures in place to fight a broader war on drugs. The inter-agency operation received federal support, specifically from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program. This initiative, which is administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and, in turn, by the Michigan State Police, provides funding to support local law enforcement in their efforts to prevent and control crime.
