CALUMET CITY, IL — A major drug bust in Calumet City has led to the arrest of a 49-year-old man and the seizure of large quantities of narcotics, firearms, and nearly $94,000 in cash, authorities confirmed Monday.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, the operation was executed by the Sheriff’s Organized Crime Division and Narcotics Unit on Monday, June 2, at a residence in the 500 block of Clyde Avenue.
Massive Drug Seizure in Clyde Avenue Raid
Investigators say they discovered a staggering:
- 1,914 grams of suspected cocaine
- 115 grams of suspected crack cocaine
- 108 grams of suspected heroin
- 3 grams of suspected fentanyl
This raid, officials said, was part of an ongoing effort to dismantle mid-level drug operations suspected of funneling narcotics into surrounding communities.
In addition to the drugs, deputies seized:
- Five handguns, including one untraceable “ghost gun”
- $93,947 in cash, allegedly tied to drug trafficking
Suspect Identified, Faces Multiple Felony Charges
The suspect, identified as Antwain Avery, is a convicted felon. He was allegedly in possession of firearms without a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card or Concealed Carry License.
Avery now faces the following charges:
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon – 2nd Offense
- Multiple felony narcotics offenses, including possession with intent to deliver
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that Avery, like all defendants, is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The case remains under active investigation.
Sheriff’s Office Reinforces Ongoing Narcotics Enforcement
In a statement released Tuesday, officials from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office reaffirmed their commitment to tackling organized drug distribution and firearm violations in suburban communities.
“These are not just numbers,” said a Sheriff’s spokesperson. “Every gram of narcotics taken off the street prevents overdoses. Every illegal weapon seized reduces the risk of another shooting.”
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