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CBS News
25-04-2025
- CBS News
Baltimore man pleads guilty in fentanyl trafficking bust
A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking charges involving large amounts of fentanyl and cocaine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. Freddie Curry, 54, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 500 grams or more of cocaine. Under the plea agreement, Curry will receive a 10-year federal prison sentence if the court accepts the terms at his June 30 sentencing hearing. The FBI and DEA began investigating Curry in May 2024 for suspected drug trafficking in the Baltimore area, according to prosecutors. During searches of Curry's home and vehicle, investigators found approximately 980 grams of fentanyl, 1,040 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a Glock 19 handgun. Curry is prohibited from possessing firearms due to prior felony convictions. According to the DEA, just 2mg is enough fentanyl to be deadly. Other similar cases Just last month, a Baltimore County woman was sentenced to 135 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Moran admitted to possessing two kilograms of fentanyl and over 50 kilograms of cocaine found in her storage unit and purse in August 2023. She was on federal supervised release at the time of the offense, according to prosecutors. In Nov. 2024, Baltimore Police announced the takedown of a drug trafficking group in an investigation they called Operation Tornado Alley. The operation led to the indictment of nearly 40 people. The six-month investigation resulted in the seizure of 7 kilograms of cocaine, 3 kilograms of a fentanyl-heroin mixture, 110 pounds of cannabis, nearly 400,000 in cash, along with dozens of firearms and stolen cars. Earlier this month, Baltimore city leaders announced the takedown of a drug trafficking ring that operated in South Baltimore.
CBS News
09-04-2025
- CBS News
City leaders to announce takedown of group connected to drug trafficking in south Baltimore
Baltimore City leaders, including Mayor Brandon Scott, and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown will announce the takedown of a group who they allege is connected to violence and fentanyl overdoses in South Baltimore. The takedown is one of multiple recent busts as a result of Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy. In a major takedown dubbed 'Operation Tornado Alley' , police targeted four criminal organizations operating in Southwest Baltimore. The six-month-long investigation that ended in Nov. 2024 involved collaboration with between city and federal law enforcement led to the recovery of nearly $400,000 in cash, large amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, and the seizure of nearly 70 guns. The evidence also included 15 stolen cars. After the takedown, police said they put a stop to a planned murder. The bust resulted in the indictment of nearly 40 individuals, ranging from ages 16 through 60. Investigators said the group operated in the 2000 block of West Pratt Street; the 500 block of Millington Avenue; the 1700 block of Lemmon Street; and the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue. Baltimore's GVRS program has been credited as being a driving force behind the reduction of violent crime in the city. Baltimore City Mayor Scott says the program has helped Baltimore achieve significant drops in gun violence. Homicides went down 23% in 2024, with a total of 201 compared to 261 homicides in 2023.
