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Big heroin trafficking organization busted in Massachusetts

August 08, 2017 12:00 am • Last Updated: August 08, 2017 9:45 am

SPRINGFIELD — Local, state and federal law enforcement officials say they have busted a "high level heroin trafficking organization" in western Massachusetts.

The Hampden district attorney said in a statement Tuesday that police seized 6 kilograms of heroin and arrested 10 people during the execution of several simultaneous raids.

The 6 kilograms of heroin would conservatively yield more than 450,000 bags of heroin on the street.

In addition, police seized 4,500 ready-for-sale bags of heroin, six guns and four motor vehicles.

Authorities are scheduled to discuss details of the case later Tuesday during a news conference at U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration offices in Springfield.

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