Calumet City, IL – Authorities arrested a Calumet City man Monday after discovering nearly 2,000 grams of suspected cocaine, along with other drugs, firearms, and a large sum of cash during a residential search.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the raid occurred in the 500 block of Clyde Avenue and led to the arrest of 49-year-old Antwain Avery. Investigators with the Sheriff’s Organized Crime Division and Narcotics Unit reportedly uncovered approximately 1,914 grams of suspected cocaine, 115 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 108 grams of suspected heroin, and 3 grams of suspected fentanyl.
Officers also seized five handguns — including one untraceable “ghost gun” — and nearly $94,000 in cash allegedly tied to narcotics trafficking.
Investigators said Avery is a convicted felon and was in possession of the firearms without a valid FOID card or Concealed Carry License. He has been charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon/Felon in Possession of a Firearm – 2nd Offense, along with multiple felony drug charges.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The case remains under investigation.
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