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Police chief: coordinated sting intercepted more than 28,000 fentanyl pills
Summary
Taylor Police Chief reported a multi-agency sting that seized over 3,000 grams (about 28,000 pills) of fentanyl; two suspects were arrested and are facing felony charges, and the department said drones aided the operation.
Taylor’s police chief told the council that department detectives working with Michigan State Police, DEA and other federal partners intercepted two individuals who had traveled more than 1,300 miles to deliver over 3,000 grams — which the chief said equated to about 28,000 pills — of fentanyl. Both suspects were arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver; the chief said they face more than 20 years on felony charges.
The chief credited technology, including drones, with helping track suspects during the handoff. He said federal agencies are cooperating and that detainers have been placed; he also clarified that the department has not performed ICE operations and will cooperate with other law-enforcement partners as required. Councilmembers commended the department and federal partners for the operation.
The statement emphasized the scale and danger of the seizure: the chief described the seized fentanyl as “very dangerous stuff that could kill” and council members called the bust a wake-up call for the community. No further operational details were released at the meeting.
