Crime & Safety
Four Arrested As Drugs, Guns, Cash Seized In Massive Bust: Police
Cocaine, heroin and hundreds of thousands in cash were seized during a bust in South Nashville, according to police.
NASHVILLE, TN — After a six-month investigation, Metro Police arrested four men on drug conspiracy charges and seized 4.4 pounds of cocaine, six ounces of heroin, 5 pistols, 10 vehicles and more than $300,000 cash.
Investigators sas Moctezuma Quezadaparre, 32, of Pleasant Hill Road, supplied cocaine and heroin to Andrew Wade, 31, of Aspen Drive, and Earl Covington, 29, of Willow Branch Drive.
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Police say Wade ten sold cocaine and heroin Herman Blacksmith, 38, of Morganmeade Drive, who acted as the conduit to street dealers.
Quezadaparre is jailed in lieu of $200,000 bond. Wade is being held in lieu of $75,000 bond. Covington is being held in lieu of $150,000 bond. Blacksmith’s bond is set at $100,000.
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Police say charges against other people are likely.
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