Crime & Safety
Montgomery, AL Drug Raids Seize 3,400 Ecstasy Pills, 5 Guns
Montgomery, AL – A major narcotics investigation in Alabama's capital has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of thousands of suspected illegal drug doses, firearms and more than $14,000 in cash f
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-10-30T10:54:15.998Z
Montgomery, AL – A major narcotics investigation in Alabama's capital has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of thousands of suspected illegal drug doses, firearms and more than $14,000 in cash following coordinated law enforcement raids across Montgomery.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a five month investigation led by its State Bureau of Investigation and the Alabama Attorney General's Office culminated in 11 simultaneous narcotics search warrants Tuesday, October 27 .
The operation involved local, state and federal investigators targeting suspected drug activity throughout the city.
Thousands of Pills, Firearms and Cash Seized
Authorities reported recovering significant quantities of narcotics and other evidence during the searches, including:
15,932 grams of marijuana, approximately 35 pounds. 516 grams of MDMA, or ecstasy, equivalent to approximately 3,400 pills. 243 grams of synthetic controlled substances commonly called Spice. 33 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine. Five firearms, including one confirmed stolen from Montgomery. Three AR style upper receivers, ammunition and magazines. $14,157.93 in U.S. currency. Two Montgomery Men Arrested
Investigators identified the arrested individuals as Rodriquez Oates, 39 , and Leon Howard III, 42 , both of Montgomery.
Oates was charged with one count of trafficking marijuana, while Howard was charged with one count of second degree receiving stolen property.
Both men were booked into the Montgomery County Jail.
The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Federal Agencies Assist Investigation
The operation involved the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force, multiple regional police departments and sheriff's offices, along with federal partners including the FBI, DEA and Homeland Security Investigations.
ALEA also deployed specialized tactical personnel during the coordinated searches.
Investigators say the case remains active, and additional arrests or criminal charges could follow.
Authorities have not announced a date for further updates.