Dayton Drug Bust Seizes Enough Fentanyl ‘To Kill the Entire Population of Ohio—Many Times Over’

'Chemical warefare' as huge drugs seizure illustrates scale of opioid crisis

'Chemical warfare' as suspected 44 pounds of Fentanyl is seized by law enforcement officials in Dayton, Ohio, during the week of Oct. 21, 2019. Photo: Montgomery County Ohio Sheriff's Office

Three suspects were arrested and charged after a Dayton, Ohio, drug bust involving several law enforcement authorities netted over 44-pounds of suspected Fentanyl. In addition, police confiscated 1500-grams of suspected Methamphetamine, 500-grams of suspected Heroin, 3 firearms and over $30,000 in cash.

The three suspects named were Shamar Davis, 31; Anthony Franklin, 30; and Grady Jackson, 37, all of Dayton, Ohio. Each suspect is facing charges of intent to distribute 400 or more grams of Fentanyl and felon in possession of a firearm.