Six-Month Investigation Leads To Seizure Of Cocaine, Weed, Heroin In Maryland

Three people were taken into custody in Anne Arundel County following a massive drug bust.

The seized items from the Anne Arundel Police Department.
Photo Credit: *Anne Arundel County Police Department*

08/16/2023 2:24 p.m.

A six-month investigation by the Anne Arundel County Police Department led to the arrests of three Odenton residents who were apprehended by investigators, authorities announced.

Those arrested:

Eric Craig Brown, Jr., 26;
Desmond Olander Banks, 30;
Chyna Patrice Jackson, 26.

Investigators say that the lengthy investigation into drug distribution in the Odenton and Severn areas of the county led police to two apartments in the 8300 block of Telegraph Road.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, detectives executed two search warrants that led to the seizure of:

4.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine;
3.5 kilograms of cannabis;
99 grams of heroin;
Semi-automatic handgun;
$9,401 in cash.

All three occupants at the two apartments were arrested and charges are pending.

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