18 pounds of methamphetamine, other drugs seized in Milwaukee operation
By Stephen Cohn
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MILWAUKEE (WISN) — Law enforcement seized 18 pounds of methamphetamine in a series of search warrants executed in the Milwaukee area Tuesday morning.
The Drug Enforcement Administration confirmed that the DEA Milwaukee District Office, the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, the Milwaukee Police Department, and the West Allis Police Department executed search warrants at four locations Tuesday, including one storefront near 44th and Center Streets around 6 a.m.
12 News cameras captured windows busted out at the storefront, which includes a sign that says “Goodfellas Barber Shop/Beauty Salon.”
Officials said, overall, they arrested two people and seized 18 pounds of methamphetamine, one kilogram of fentanyl, half a kilogram of cocaine, and one firearm.
DEA confirmed to 12 News that federal charges are pending.
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