Drug bust in Shoreline, WA, leads to two arrests

Two people were arrested in a major drug bust in Shoreline, ending a long-term investigation, authorities said. 

According to the King County Sheriff's Office, the Precinct 5 Special Emphasis Team seized drugs, guns and cash during an investigation centered on the distribution of illegal narcotics.

Two people were arrested following a long-term drug investigation in Shoreline. Detectives seized narcotics, guns and more than $17,600 in cash during the investigation. The case was handled by the King County Sheriff's Office Precinct 5 Special Emphasis Team.

By the numbers:

The team recovered:

  • More than 1,900 Xanax pills
  • 200 grams of crystal meth
  • 8 grams of fentanyl powder
  • Ketamine, LSD, marijuana and MDMA
  • Five guns, including a stolen rifle and 3D-printed gun parts
  • Stolen IDs and passports
  • A city of Shoreline street sign
  • More than $17,600 in cash

What they're saying:

"Thanks to the Shoreline Police Department patrol as well as the Shoreline Criminal Investigations Division. Job well done," the King County Sheriff’s Office wrote on its Facebook page.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

The Source: Information in this story comes from a social media post by the King County Sheriff's Office.

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