A suspected heroin supplier was arrested in Novato throughout a bust by the Marin County drug squad and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Almin Ferhatovic, 22, of Oakland remained in custody Sunday on the Marin County Jail. He's being held with out bail pending his switch to federal custody.
The county drug unit, the Marin County Main Crimes Activity Drive, opened the investigation final 12 months after studying of a supplier “distributing a considerable amount of heroin within the Bay Space and Marin,” stated sheriff’s Sgt. Ryan Petersen. Investigators organized undercover purchases of heroin from the suspect.
“The investigation continued into the tip of 2019 as Ferhatovic informed the detective about his drug distribution operation and strategies,” stated Petersen, assistant commander of the duty power. “Because of the quantity of heroin that Ferhatovic had entry to, the DEA was requested to help and labored in partnership with the duty power.”
Detectives arrange a bust for Friday and positioned Ferhatovic beneath surveillance. Investigators arrested him on the Classic Oaks Buying Heart in Novato and located about 6 ounces of suspected heroin and an oz of suspected cocaine in his possession.
Two different individuals who had apparently arrived for a drug deal fled of their automobile, Petersen stated. After they reached a useless finish, they tried to run, however detectives chased them down.
The DEA additionally executed a search warrant at Ferhatovic’s residence within the 5000 block of Leona Avenue in Oakland and seized further proof.