7 arrests in Crawford County as authorities execute search warrant
BUCYRUS -- Suspected illegal narcotics and drug abuse instruments and paraphernalia were found in a Bucyrus home when authorities executed a narcotics search warrant, law enforcement reports.
During the execution of the search warrant on Wednesday night, the "target of this investigation" was arrested along with six others on various charges, authorities said.
"A 12-month investigation occurred, coming to a head on this date after multiple arrests of individuals related to this location were found to be in possession of both drugs and paraphernalia associated with drug abuse," authorities said in a statement Thursday.
The narcotics search warrant was executed by officers and detectives with the Bucyrus Police Department assigned to the METRICH drug task force about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
The suspected illegal narcotics were listed as methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, fentanyl and prescription pills.
The various charges include tampering with evidence, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, permitting drug abuse, child endangerment, possession of drug abuse instruments and possession of drug paraphernalia.
"All individuals involved are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law," Bucyrus police said in a statement. "All evidence collected is not shown due to ongoing investigation and pending charges."