Drug raid leads to nine arrests

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — A June 26 drug raid led to nine arrests.

Despite being public record, police have yet to release the names, ages and charges for those arrested.

The drug bust followed two suspected overdose deaths, according to police.

Officers investigating the overdoses identified a building at 591 S. Easy St. as a site for illegal drug activities, records show. Police executed a search warrant at the address.

Arrest warrants were issued warrants for more than 20 individuals on and around the property for various crimes, with nine arrested on outstanding warrants. An additional 30 people were offered services for substance abuse.

The investigation into the unlawful use of the building for drug purposes is ongoing, records show..

Authorities are awaiting clearance of the house to ensure the safety of investigators and residents before executing the search warrant for further evidence, records show.

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Clare McGraw, Reporter

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Clare is an Eastern Washington University graduate and a reporter at Free Press Publishing.

 

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