ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York Attorney General’s Office reported the arrest of 21 people following a substantial drug trafficking investigation in the Capital Region. Nearly 10 pounds of cocaine valued at around $450,000 were recovered during the investigation, in addition to quantities of fentanyl and heroin.
The year-long operation led to the takedown of an illegal narcotics network that spanned Rensselaer, Albany, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties. The investigation focused on the distribution activities of Heather Thompson, of Troy, and her extensive string of sources and clients.
“Drug trafficking destabilizes communities and puts New Yorkers everywhere in danger. These individuals operated a wide network of buyers and distributors who moved deadly narcotics across our state and sold them in vast quantities,” said Attorney General Letitia James. “Thanks to the hard work and collaboration of our partners in this investigation, we took nearly half a million dollars worth of drugs off the streets and are putting this operation out of business. I will continue to take down drug trafficking rings that threaten New Yorkers’ safety.”
“Today’s announcement speaks volumes to the inter-agency coordination and cooperation dedicated to getting illegal drugs off New York streets,” said New York State Police Superintendent Steven James. “Due to the hard work between state and local law enforcement, we have disrupted a major drug trafficking operation and have intercepted illegal substances from continuing to infiltrate our communities. I thank the Attorney General’s Office and our law enforcement partners at all levels for their relentless efforts to keep illegal drugs off our streets.”…