EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WFRV) – Nearly two dozen individuals were arrested Friday morning following a large-scale drug bust in western Wisconsin.
According to the Eau Claire Police Department, the Western Central Drug Task Force, Eau Claire Police Department, and Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office carried out a coordinated operation around 9 a.m.
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The raid targeted a known drug house in the 1100 block of Barland Street in Eau Claire, resulting in the arrest of 22 people connected to illegal drug activity.
Of those arrested, 19 were taken to the Eau Claire County Jail. The remaining individuals were ordered to appear in court at a later date.
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Officials say charges may include maintaining a drug trafficking place, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or obstructing an officer, probation violations, and outstanding warrants.
The investigation remains active, though no additional suspects are being sought at this time.
