Marijuana, Cocaine Sold From Day Care In Laurel: Police

LAUREL, MD — A Laurel man is charged with drug trafficking out of a home-based day-care business there; Anne Arundel County Police say children were not around the drugs. Kamran Awan, 18, of the 8600 block of Accokeek Street in Laurel, faces two drug charges after a raid by the Anne Arundel County Police narcotics unit on Sunday afternoon.

As officers executed a search and seizure warrant at the residence they reportedly found nearly $12,000 in drugs and thousands more in cash. The basement of the residence operates as Sultana Saba Daycare, a licensed daycare facility. Authorities believe the children cared for at the business did not have access to where drugs were located. The Maryland Department of Education Licensing Branch was notified to follow up.

• 595.33 grams of marijuana including packaging with an estimated street value of $11,906
• 2.96 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $59
• Seized $9,305 in cash
• Heat sealer machine
• Various paraphernalia and packaging materials

Awan is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of marijuana.

Photo of Kamran Awan, courtesy of Anne Arundel County Police