Police: 2-month investigation leads to arrest of alleged drug dealer

Detectives searched two homes and found cocaine, crack, fentanyl, guns, marijuana and $34,000 cash.
Police said they arrested alleged drug dealer Maurice Sanders on Wednesday after a two-month...
Police said they arrested alleged drug dealer Maurice Sanders on Wednesday after a two-month investigation.(Metro Nashville Police Department)
By Chuck MorrisPublished: Apr. 25, 2024 at 3:47 AM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Metro Nashville Police said an alleged drug dealer has been arrested after a two-month investigation.

Police said Maurice Sanders, 45, was arrested on Wednesday.

Police searched two homes on Liberty Street and West Fax Court and found 2.7 pounds of cocaine, 30 grams of crack, 9 grams of fentanyl, five guns, 200 grams of marijuana and $34,000 cash.

Narcotics detectives today ended their 2-month investigation into alleged cocaine/fentanyl dealer Maurice Sanders, 45 (now jailed). Found in 2 homes on Liberty St. & W. Fax Ct: 2.7 lbs of cocaine, 30 grams of crack, 9 grams of fentanyl, 5 guns, 200 grams of marijuana, $34k cash. pic.twitter.com/SiMF50ReBC

— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) April 25, 2024

Sanders faces several drug and weapon charges. He remains in custody on a $136,000 bond.

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