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Ogdensburg police continue to target narcotics traffickers in wake of Operation Gravy Train

Posted 7/26/17

OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg police are continuing to make drug arrests in the wake of Operation Gravy Train, according to an update from the police chief. Ogdensburg Police Chief Andrew Kennedy said the …

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Ogdensburg police continue to target narcotics traffickers in wake of Operation Gravy Train

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OGDENSBURG -- Ogdensburg police are continuing to make drug arrests in the wake of Operation Gravy Train, according to an update from the police chief.

Ogdensburg Police Chief Andrew Kennedy said the department’s narcotics enforcement unit continues to seek out and arrest subjects bringing illegal drugs into the city. In a public update issued to the city council, he said the department is also cracking down on those involved with the local manufacturing of methamphetamine.

The massive bust in June led to 106 arrests, including 27 Ogdensburg residents. Police seized 2,600 bags of heroin, 700 bags of cocaine and 3,005 bags of Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $94,575 by police. Additionally, investigators seized bulk quantities of narcotics, including more than a kilo of cocaine, more than a quarter-pound of fentanyl, and more than three ounces of heroin, as well as approximately $89,000 in cash, three handguns, two stun guns, a dagger, a shotgun, and a bulletproof vest.

In the report Kennedy said the department is also busy with lesser crimes that become common during the summer season.

“During the warmer months quality of life violations such as squealing tires, open containers, littering, loud music etc. typically increase and this year is no exception,” the chief said in his update to city council. “In addition to routine patrols being observant for these activities, officers have been directed to monitor areas of concern based on complaints filed by the people in the community and to take enforcement actions when necessary.”