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Brownsburg officers assisted HSI in March warrant that netted drugs and firearms, chief says
Summary
Chief told the commission Brownsburg narcotics and road enforcement assisted Homeland Security Investigations and Indiana State Police in serving a high-risk warrant on March 17; nine people were removed, officers seized 3 ounces of meth and 11 firearms, three people were arrested and two face federal charges.
The Brownsburg Police Department assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Indiana State Police in a March 17 high-risk warrant that resulted in multiple arrests and seizures, the chief told the Police Commission.
"Nine people in this apartment were removed from the residence," the chief said, and later added: "3 ounces of meth and 11 firearms were also removed." He said three subjects were arrested and three have been incarcerated and held; two of those arrested face federal charges and others were held on immigration detainers, the chief said.
The chief described the service as the result of a long-term HSI investigation into members of a transnational criminal organization he identified as "TDR," and said Brownsburg officers assisted HSI during the search and subsequent interviews. He framed the cooperation as part of broader regional enforcement: "Officers and agents have been keeping a very close eye and watch on the apartment for some time utilizing many forms of surveillance."
Commissioners did not vote on enforcement actions at the meeting; the chief said the arrests and seizures were part of a federal-led investigation and that Brownsburg personnel provided on-scene support. He described the event as an example of regional partnerships producing results and said special vehicles (discussed elsewhere in the meeting) can aid logistics on large multi-subject incidents.
