Grindr, Scruff Used to Arrest 60 on Drug Charges in Sting Operation
said at a press conference about the investigation. "A lot of dope. A lot of street dope on these dating apps."Detectives reportedly found dealers who sold "methamphetamine, cocaine, Ecstacy, LSD, Fentanyl, and marijuana" according to a release.
At the press conference, Judd held up a rifle that detectives also seized during the investigation. It was one of at laest three fire arms that were found, two of which the sheriff said were stolen. “When we find drug dealers, we put them in jail,” he said.
Police have filed 159 felony and 72 misdemeanor charges. They also served three search warrants. According to the press conference, the majority of those charged were on the apps primarily to deal drugs.
Many also had prior charges — there were 908 previous charges against the group. Judd remarked at it being a shock that the presence of drugs was fairly open.
