52 arrested on drug charges in Ocean City buy-bust operation
Police in Ocean City say they have made more than 50 arrests, in connection to a buy-bust operation in the beach town.
Ocean City Police say during the month of June, their Criminal Investigation Division’s Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit completed a multiple drug enforcement buy-bust operation, at various locations throughout Ocean City. Officials say these undercover operations led to 52 total arrests, including 19 arrests for distribution of narcotics, 18 for conspiracy to distribute narcotics, and 15 arrests for disorderly conduct and other local ordinance violations.
During the undercover operations, Detectives say they seized numerous drugs including heroin, MDMA, cocaine, marijuana and over 150 prescription pills, all worth a street value of $2,655, along with two handguns, 11 concealed deadly weapons like knives, metal knuckles, and stun guns, three vehicles and over $4,550 in cash.
The Ocean City Police Department says the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team, which consists of members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police, assisted in the investigation. Narcotics Unit detectives were also assisted by the OCPD Special Enforcement Unit, Major Crimes Unit and Patrol Division.
OCPD say they are reminding residents that undercover officers continue to conduct drug enforcement operations throughout the year to ensure the safety of our residents and visitors, as drug activity often leads to more serious crimes.
