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Baltimore Indicts 19 in West Baltimore Drug Takedown Tied to Mass Overdoses

Prosecutors link the operation to this year's Penn North mass overdoses following a joint DEA–police probe with large seizures.

Overview

  • Authorities say three alleged trafficking groups operated around Cumberland and North Carey streets, North Calhoun Street, and Brunt Street.
  • Searches on Aug. 1 and Nov. 12 recovered hundreds of grams of suspected fentanyl or fentanyl/heroin, about 1,300 capsules, cutting agents, cash, and multiple firearms.
  • Indictments cite street-branded products, including fentanyl and heroin marketed as “550” and fentanyl marketed as “Six-Nine.”
  • Investigators report dealers shifted sales from West North and Pennsylvania avenues to nearby blocks after the first July overdose cluster.
  • Health officials continue outreach in the area, distributing Narcan and test strips as the broader investigation remains active.