Search and Seizure Warrant Leads To Drug Arrest

It takes lots of team work and effort to perform duties as risky as this one. Great job by all the departments involved. Keep up the outstanding work!

Information also submitted on Pocomoke City Arrest Report

From the Worcester County Sheriff's Office

May 30, 2012 Members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed a search and seizure warrant regarding to a marijuana distribution investigation that was being conducted in Pocomoke, Maryland. The target of this investigation was identified as Toan Chi Huynh 25 years of age, of Pocomoke, Maryland. A search and Seizure warrant was served at Mr. Huynh residence in Pocomoke Md. Entry into the home was made by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Armed Response Team. Located inside of the residence was Mr. Huynh and he was taken into custody without incident. During the course of execution of the search and seizure warrant the following items were located and seized by investigators:

· 1,207 Grams of Marijuana

· 61 Grams of Powder MDMA

· 16 Tablets of Ecstasy / MDMA

· Various items of paraphernalia to include a commercial heat sealer and scale

· $1,075.00 in U.S. Currency

Mr. Huynh was transported to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following offenses:

1. Possession of Marijuana

2. Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana

3. Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana (School Zone)

4. Possession of powder MDMA

5. Possession with intent to distribute powder MDMA

6. Possession with intent to distribute powder MDMA (School Zone)

7. Possession of Ecstasy / MDMA

8. Possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy / MDMA

9. Possession with intent to distribute Ecstasy / MDMA (School Zone)

10. Possession of Paraphernalia

Mr. Huynh was subsequently transported to the District Court Commissioner for initial appearance where he was committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $25,000.00 bond. The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, Pocomoke Police Department, Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force, Eastern Shore Virginia Drug Task Force, and Drug Enforcement Administration during the execution of this search and seizure warrant.