20 Charged After Drugs, Guns Seized In Little Village

CHICAGO, IL — A recent drug and gun investigation centered in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood resulted in the arrest of 20 people and the seizure of hundreds of grams of heroin and cocaine as well as thousands of dollars in illegal drug proceeds. Ten of the people charged face federal indictments while ten others charged on state complaints, according to indictments announced Thursday by the U.S. District Court in Chicago.

The U.S Attorney's Office - Northern District of Illinois said the investigation, which involved several law enforcement agencies, resulted in the seizures of 445 grams of heroin, 230 grams of cocaine and $97,770 in illegal drug proceeds. Authorities also seized a pickup truck and 20 illegal firearms, including six rifles.

“These indictments are the result of the relentless effort of multiple law enforcement agencies who are committed to stopping the flow of illegal drugs and guns into our communities,” U.S. Attorney John R. Lausch, Jr. said. “We will continue to work with our state and local partners to investigate and prosecute these significant narcotic and firearm cases.”

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