ALLENTOWN, PA — A 31-year-old woman was arrested Friday afternoon after police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash during a search of an Allentown apartment, officials said.
Members of the Vice and Intelligence Unit executed a drug-related search warrant at 1437 W Hamilton Street, Apartment 3, around 12:30 p.m. Friday, according to Allentown Police. The search resulted in the discovery of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, THC products, fentanyl pills, and over $17,000 in cash.
Key Points
- Karlin Miller, 31, was arrested following a search that uncovered various drugs and $17,000 in cash.
- Officers recovered cocaine, marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, THC products, and fentanyl.
- Miller faces four felony counts and several misdemeanors related to drug possession and distribution.
Police seize narcotics, cash during Allentown apartment search
The apartment search yielded approximately 446 grams of cocaine, 225 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 514 grams of marijuana, 8 jars of THC wax, 25 bags of edible marijuana candy, 52 THC vapes, 27.5 fentanyl pills, a digital scale, packaging material, and $17,000 in U.S. currency.
The suspect, Karlin Miller, was arrested at the scene. She faces four felony charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, four misdemeanor counts of simple possession, and one misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Authorities stressed that “the defendant in this case is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty,” in accordance with legal standards. Officials noted that the investigation remains ongoing but declined to release additional information at this time.
Suspect faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges
Police said the search warrant was part of a broader effort to curb narcotics distribution in the Allentown area. The sizable amount of drugs and cash recovered highlights the scale of the alleged operation.
Officials did not disclose whether additional arrests are expected or whether Miller’s case is connected to other investigations. No injuries were reported during the execution of the search warrant.
The Allentown Police Department’s Vice and Intelligence Unit led the operation, with assistance from other law enforcement personnel.
Anyone with further information regarding the case is encouraged to contact the Allentown Police Department.
Allentown authorities continue crackdown on narcotics operations
This latest raid underscores the city’s ongoing efforts to address drug trafficking and related criminal activity. Law enforcement officials have indicated that more operations of this nature may be forthcoming as investigations continue.
No further comment will be provided by authorities as of Saturday, pending further developments.