Law enforcement raided eight locations on April 15, 2026.[1] The raids followed a two-year investigation prompted by a parent tip, according to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office.[1] The investigation began after a Delaware County high school parent raised a concern with a school resource officer.[1] The 24-month investigation led to numerous traffickers, including some supply sources in Michigan.[1] Sheriff Jeff Balzer said the drugs were illegally sold to buyers, illegally brought across state lines and illegally obtained by youth.[1]

Officers seized 148 pounds of raw marijuana.[1] They seized 130 pounds of marijuana candy and edibles.[1] They seized 64,371 grams of THC wax.[1] They seized 23,090 THC vape pens and cartridges.[1] They seized 1,128 milliliters of THC liquid.[1] They seized $417,500 in cash.[1] They seized 13 firearms.[1] The task force said the products were designed and packaged to look like candy with cartoon characters and bright colors.[1] The haul was described as worth nearly $2 million.[1]

Officers also seized 11 pounds of raw mushrooms.[1] They also seized 1,844 grams of edible mushrooms.[1] The task force did not say who was arrested or what its next steps are.[1]