CHATHAM~SAVANNAH COUNTER NARCOTICS TEAM MONTHLY REPORT

Transcription

1 CHATHAM~SAVANNAH COUNTER NARCOTICS TEAM MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2007

2 Chatham~Savannah Counter Narcotics Team Monthly Report October 2007 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS 1. On October 1, 2007, Major Investigations responded to an incoming call complaint at CNT. As a result, agents received consent to search a residence located at 321 Keller Road, Savannah, GA. This resulted in the agents seizing marijuana, packaging materials and a mature marijuana plant. One subject was arrested and charged with manufacturing marijuana. 2. On October 2, 2007, Major Investigations seized approximately four (4) pounds of marijuana from 1409B Barnard Street, Savannah, GA. 3. On October 4, 2007, after a lengthy investigation involving the sale of marijuana, LSD and various prescription medications, agents of Tactical Team 2 executed a search warrant at 22 E. 37 th Street Savannah, GA. As a result of this investigation and subsequent search, one individual was arrested for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of LSD, and Felony Resisting Arrest. 4. On October 10, 2007, Tactical Team One and Major Investigations executed a search warrant at 2210 Delesseps Avenue. As a result, agents seized ecstasy, marijuana, crack cocaine and approximately $6,000 in cash. 5. On October 16, 2007, while conducting a joint investigation with the Effingham County Sheriff s Department, agents of Tactical Team One executed a search warrant at 201 Quacco Road, Lot 53. As a result of this search, approximately one half pound of marijuana and one Tech-9 semi-automatic pistol were seized. The occupant of this residence was not present during the search and warrants are on file for his arrest. 5. On October 19, 2007, Major Investigations executed a search warrant at 828 W. 44 th Street, Savannah, GA after a series of controlled purchases and surveillance. As a result, agents seized marijuana packaged for distribution, a variety of digital drug weighing scales, packaging materials, and a.410 shotgun. One subject was arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute who was also on probation for the same offense. 6. On October 26, 2007, Major Investigations responded to a call for assistance from Metro Police involving the seizure of a large quantity of marijuana from a vehicle at Skidaway Road and Malibou Circle. The juvenile offender, who is on probation, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute. 1

3 7. Two agents of the CNT received their Instructor Training certificates during this reporting period. UNDERCOVER AGENT / CONFIDENTIAL INFORMANT BUYS Buys Number Undercover (Agent) Buys 13 Confidential Informant Buys 36 NARCOTICS INVESTIGATIONS UNIT Investigations Number Investigations Initiated During the month 31 Active Investigations from prior months 1 Active Joint Investigations with other agencies (DEA, AFT, IRS, etc.) 1 Total Number of Active Investigations 17 Total Number of Investigations Cleared (Arrest, E.C., Unfounded) 16 DRUGS SEIZED Drug Type Value Approx. Weight Approx. Total Value Powder Cocaine $100 per gram* 6.5 grams $650 Crack Cocaine $100 per gram* grams $10,530 Methamphetamine $100 per gram** N/A N/A Marijuana $140 per ounce* Ounces $16,590 Heroin $250 per gram* N/A N/A Ecstasy $25 Dosage Unit 517 D/U $6,775 LSD $25 Dosage Unit 89 grams $1,780 Misc. Pills Various 413 D/U N/A 2

4 * Source: Office National Drug Control Policy ** Source: Established regional average price ***Source: IAW GBI reporting One marijuana plant equals 2.2 lbs of processed marijuana WEAPONS SEIZED Firearms (including hand guns and long guns) 5 Other weapons (razors, knives, fighting tools) 0 PERSONS ARRESTED* Powder Cocaine Possession 0 Powder Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute / Manufacture / Sale 0 Powder Cocaine Trafficking 0 Crack Cocaine Possession 4 Crack Cocaine Possession with Intent to Distribute / Manufacture / Sale 5 Crack Cocaine Trafficking 1 Marijuana Possession 8 Marijuana Possession with Intent to Distribute / Manufacture / Sale 4 Marijuana Trafficking 0 Methamphetamine Possession / Manufacture / Sale 1 Synthetic Drug (MDMA, Ecstasy) Possession / Sale 1 Prescription Drugs Fraud / Forgery / Possession / Sale 7 Heroin Possession with Intent to Distribute /Manufacture /Sale / Trafficking 0 Criminal Attempt to Possess Controlled Substances 0 Non-Drug Related Offenses** 5 Possession of Drug Related Objects 0 Conspiracy to Violate the GA Controlled Substance Act 0 3

5 Total Arrests 36 * Characterized by the highest charge filed, NOT total charges. **Non-drug related offenses include firearms violations, Obstruction, Simple Battery, etc. ADOPTION CASES FROM OTHER AGENCIES AGENCY NUMBER ADOPTED SCMPD 2 ASSET FORFEITURES US Currency Seized (Initiated forfeiture proceedings) $6, US Currency Awarded $26,203 Motor Vehicles Seized (Initiated forfeiture proceedings) 2 Motor Vehicles Awarded 1 Real Property Seized (Initiated forfeiture proceedings) 0 Real Property Awarded 0 Personal Property Seized (Initiated forfeiture proceedings) 0 DRUG COMPLAINTS INVESTIGATED Drug Complaints Received Assigned Project Log/Official Complaints 2 2 Hot Line / Call-In Complaints Green Sheets/ Outside Agencies 3 3 Crime Stopper Complaints Crime Stopper Complaints investigated and returned 6 4

6 COMMUNITY MEETINGS Sergeants and/or agents attended the follow Community Meetings: 10/13/2007 Diabetes Walk/Oatland Island 10/23/2007 Meth Presentation/West Chatham Middle School 10/25/2007 Coastal Law Enforcement Officers Association meeting/scad TRAINING STATISTICS Course Title Agents Trained Course hours per Agent In Service Three Day Block 1 24 POST Instructor Training Course 2 80 Core Leadership School 1 24 Commanders Training 29 2 Commercial Vehicle Interdiction 3 32 U.S. Attorney s Office Terrorism 1 16 Total Hours 378 5