'Operation Mousetrap': Delaware County DA announces major drug bust; 5 arrested

Friday, November 17, 2023
MEDIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Delaware County's district attorney announced a major drug trafficking bust on Friday.

The undercover sting, named "Operation Mousetrap," resulted in the arrest of five people.
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The suspects are accused of selling drugs from places like gyms in several locations throughout the county.

Investigators say the suspects would also launder drug money through a day care on James Street in Philadelphia, according to court documents.

The five people arrested were: Devon Starks, Ernest Baxter, Marquice Justice, Kevin Williams and Joseph Clements.
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Through the investigation, authorities seized $23,205, five vehicles, and drugs, including cocaine, crack, meth, fentanyl and marijuana.

Last year, police took over $20 million in fentanyl off the streets in Delaware County.
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