Akron Meth Ring Nets $4M in Drugs

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AKRON, OH – Three local men are facing serious federal time after a bust that pulled over $4 million in street drugs off the streets of Summit County. Federal agents indicted the trio this week, alleging a large-scale conspiracy to distribute meth, fentanyl, and cocaine throughout the region.

The feds aren’t naming names just yet, but sources say the operation wasn’t a small-time deal. We’re talking significant quantities of poison hitting the local market. The $4 million-plus seizure represents just what agents were able to confiscate; the total amount moved by the ring could be far higher.

This wasn’t a corner operation, either. Investigators believe these guys were actively working to move product across a wide area, supplying dealers and fueling the opioid crisis that’s already tearing up communities. The Middle District of Ohio US Attorney’s Office is prosecuting, meaning these guys aren’t likely to see a light sentence if convicted.

Expect more details to emerge as the case unfolds. The streets are a little quieter tonight, but this is just one battle in a long war. Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and bring you the raw truth about crime in Ohio.