An Allegheny County man has been arrested for his role in a narcotics trafficking operation in two western Pennsylvania counties.
A joint operation by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, and several local law enforcement agencies resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Glenn Thomas and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cocaine, other drugs, and two handguns, one of which was reported stolen.
“This takedown shows what can happen when law enforcement at all levels works together to keep communities safe from drug traffickers,” Attorney General Sunday said. “We took a significant amount of drugs off the street, in addition to a dealer who illegally possessed firearms to protect his trade. When agencies come together like this, we can hit traffickers where it hurts and cut off the pipelines of poisons reaching neighborhoods.”
Throughout the investigation, it was discovered that Thomas was selling crack cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamines, all of which were stored in a stash house.
When investigators executed a search warrant at the stash home, they discovered and seized 1,200 grams of cocaine, 400 grams of crystal meth, 46 grams of fentanyl, and 60 grams of crack cocaine, totaling almost $180,000 in market value.
Agents also confiscated two firearms and about $5,000 in cash.
“Individuals who distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine are endangering the safety of the citizens of Pennsylvania,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Thomas Hodnett. “The DEA will continue to work alongside our partners from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to identify, investigate, and arrest those responsible for distributing deadly drugs.”
Thomas is being charged with drug trafficking and firearms charges and is anticipated to face federal prosecution.
He is being detained in the Allegheny County Jail.
The following local law enforcement agencies were involved in the investigation: Robinson Township Police Department, North Fayette Police Department, Scott Township Police Department, Ross Township Police Department, McKees Rocks Police Department, and Adams Township Police Department.
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