Crime & Safety
Suspected Drug Dealer Arrested With Help Of A Drone
Laurel police officers deployed a drone while tracking a suspected drug dealer, which allowed them to find and arrest him, authorities say.
LAUREL, MD — The Laurel Police Community Action Team and Emergency Response Team last week arrested a suspected drug dealer after a brief foot pursuit.
With the assistance of the Laurel Police Drone Unit, officers tracked the suspect as he attempted to flee authorities. He was taken into custody, the police department reported.
Evidence seized during the arrest included:
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- 4.7 grams of crack cocaine
- 188 Percocet 30s
- $495 in cash
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