LMPD finds, seizes large amount of fentanyl, weapons in Newburg home

Large amounts of drugs and weapons were seized from a Newburg home, according to a Facebook post from Louisville Metro Police.

As part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, LMPD detectives executed a search warrant in the 5000 block of Yew Lane around 6 p.m. Sept. 26, investigators said. According to the post, detectives seized one pound of pure fentanyl, which police said is enough to kill around 225,000 people.

Investigators also seized two unlawfully possessed guns, 5.26 ounces of high-purity cocaine, and eight ounces of marijuana.

“This operation removed a massive amount of poison from our community and significantly disrupted a dangerous drug network, improving the safety and quality of life for residents in the area,” LMPD investigators said.

LMPD is continuing to investigate with assistance from federal agencies.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: LMPD: Drugs, weapons seized from Newburg home during search