FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted several drug raids Monday morning, that led to 12 people being arrested.
The raids were targeting the illegal sale and manufacturing of “Synthetic Marijuana” also known as “Spice.” At one of the locations three children ranging in ages of 9-months, 3-years and 6-years were removed from the home and placed in to the care of the Department of Child Services. A stolen moped was also recovered during the operation.
Officers that investigated the Forest Valley location discovered 1-Kilo of raw synthetic chemical which is used to spray synthetic marijuana giving it the potency when smoked. That 1-kilo of product is enough to create 28-pounds of synthetic marijuana. Also discovered at this location was a large sum of cash.
These incidents continue to be under investigation. Meanwhile, the locations of the raids and those facing charges can be found below:
Locations:
1210 Marion Street
1218 Marion Street
1220 Marion Street
1302 Marion Street
1304 Marion Street
1510 Spy Run Apt 2
1014 Shore Drive
6725 Del Rio Drive
1811 Forest Valley Drive
Arrested:
Brandon Bermingham M/18
Zachary Brockway M/21
Shay Wright F/35
Victoria Evans F/25
Tony Brockway M/23
Paula Jean Brockway F/51
Paul Brockway M/26
Jonathan Mullins M/37
William Duzinskas M/33
Tyler Smith M/21
Robert Wiseman M/35
Chelsea Kennedy F/18
Agencies involved in the raids:
Fort Wayne Police
Allen County Police
New Haven Police
Indiana State Police
FBI-SSTF
ATF
DEA
IMAGE Task Force