2 Million Doses Of Fentanyl, Heroin Seized In Pittsburgh-Area Drug Busts

PITTSBURGH, PA — Nearly two million doses of fentanyl and heroin were seized, 54 illegally possessed firearms were confiscated and 45 people were arrested and a months-long law enforcement effort in Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and other law enforcement agencies released the results of the effort on Monday.

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"I often say that big city problems do not stay in the cities, and this initiative is evidence of that," Sunday said.

"When our partners noticed trends of violent crime and drug trafficking in their communities, we joined forces and got to work. We understand that collaboration is key to fighting the scourge of drugs and illegal gun possession, and although we're proud of this progress, we will continue to fight every single day."

Several unrelated cases were involved in this initiative and have resulted in the seizure of:

• 1,684,625 doses of fentanyl
• 198,450 doses of heroin
• 5 kilos of cocaine
• 54 illegally possessed firearms
• $148,960 in cash
• Six full automatic conversion switches

Among the cases highlighted were:

• Robert Crowley and Kyree McCray, who were trafficking guns out of residents in Pittsburgh and Turtle Creek. McCray was also found to be in possession of child sexual abuse material.
• A trio out of Philadelphia, whose complex drug trafficking resulted in deliveries of fentanyl in Pittsburgh. Nearly 7 kilograms of fentanyl were seized in this investigation.
• Dale Jones, who was in possession of $35,400 of cocaine, $17,000 in cash and multiple firearms, despite not having a valid permit and having previous convictions for carrying a firearm without a license.

Several cases are a part of ongoing investigations.

These cases were investigated by the Office of Attorney General's Bureau of Narcotics Investigations, Gun Violence Task Force, Allegheny County District Attorney's Narcotics Enforcement Team, Allegheny County Police, Pittsburgh Police, Monroeville Police, Penn Hills Police, Allegheny County Housing Authority Police, Turtle Creek Police, Pennsylvania State Police, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.