Warren, OH – A large-scale drug investigation in Trumbull County led to the seizure of significant quantities of illegal narcotics, firearms, and cash following coordinated raids in Niles and Warren.
According to the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office, the searches were executed Wednesday by the TAG Drug Task Force alongside the Niles City Police Department’s SRT Team. Authorities allegedly carried out simultaneous search warrants in the 500 block of South Main Street in Niles and the 1400 block of West Avenue in Warren as part of a lengthy drug investigation.
Investigators allegedly recovered approximately 3,600 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 609 grams of cocaine, 133 grams of crack cocaine, 265 grams of fentanyl, and 81 grams of heroin. Officials also reported the alleged seizure of about $22,000 in U.S. currency, two hydraulic presses believed to be used in drug processing, two bulletproof vests, and multiple rounds of ammunition.
In addition, law enforcement allegedly confiscated 11 firearms during the operation. Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing, and charges will be filed at a later date pending laboratory results.
The TAG Drug Task Force was assisted by several agencies, including the Warren Police Department, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Youngstown office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Officials noted the operation was part of a broader effort to address drug trafficking and related crimes in the region. Law enforcement leaders also acknowledged community support as a factor in ongoing enforcement efforts aimed at improving public safety across Trumbull County.
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