New Details Emerge In Massive Drug-Dealing Case

NEW LONDON, CT - New details have surfaced following the indictment of 24 individuals accused of running a massive drug-dealing operation in Southeast Connecticut.

The Day reported the release of hundreds of of wiretapped phone conversations, text messages, and descriptions of law enforcement surveillance, which are all part of an affidavit supporting criminal complaints and arrest warrants.

The exchanges show members of the alleged criminal ring speaking in coded terms about large sums of cash and drugs.

Twenty-four people were indicted by a federal jury March 7 on charges that they trafficked heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms throughout Southeastern Connecticut.

According to court documents and statements made in court, the investigation revealed that Anthony Whyte, of New London, obtained heroin, fentanyl and cocaine from various sources in Connecticut and elsewhere, and distributed the narcotics to other members of the conspiracy.

Whyte's co-conspirators then allegedly sold the drugs to customers and other street-level drug dealers. A police search of Whyte's New London apartment revealed more than 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, more than 350 grams of heroin, and 10 firearms. Investigators seized additional narcotics, another firearm, and nearly $200,000 in cash from other members of the conspiracy.

Among those indicted was Amy Sarcia, 49, of Pawcatuck, the owner of 2Wives Brick Oven Pizza in New London and No Anchor Fine Food & Provisions in Noank. Court documents indicate that the charges against Sarcia stem from using her restaurant for distribution of marijuana cartridges and to launder Whyte's drug profits, according to The Day.