AG: Thousands of fentanyl packets, African wildcats found at Clearfield County home
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two Clearfield County residents were arrested on drug trafficking charges, Attorney General Dave Sunday announced.
Sunday, whose office was working in collaboration with state police and Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, announced the arrest of 27-year-old Jennifer Dixon and 33-year-old Nicholas Rumsey.
According to Sunday, members of the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics and the state police's SERT team executed a search warrant on a Lawrence Township home June 5.
Agents said the following was found in the home:
Approximately three pounds of methamphetamine, valued at $19,200
Approximately 159 grams of fentanyl, valued at $63,000
Approximately nine grams of heroin, valued at $3,600
Approximately $7,390 in US currency
Packaging/bags
In addition, Sunday said two African wildcats were found in cages in the basement of the home that appeared to be unlawfully kept.
'Our agents never know what they're going to find when they prepare for a search at a residence, and this case was no exception,' Sunday said. 'The agents' seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin ensures those drugs will not harm surrounding communities. The recovery and rescue of these wildcats provides the animals with opportunities to live safer, healthier lives – not caged in the basement of this home. I am grateful to Pennsylvania State Police and all the agencies involved in this operation for this remarkable seizure.'
The Pennsylvania State Game Commission responded and confiscated both wildcats.
'A large drug bust like this is the result of hard work and diligent investigative efforts by law enforcement,' District Attorney Sayers said. 'Thanks to the efforts of the Pennsylvania State Police and agents with the Attorney General's Office, approximately 7,950 doses of fentanyl will not make it to the streets of Clearfield County. Additionally, the rescue of these African wildcats serves the dual benefit of protecting these exotic creatures and protecting the people in that neighborhood.'
Sunday said their investigation is ongoing, while the Pennsylvania State Game Commission is investigating the wildcat situation.
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