Drug Traffickers Exploit Transitional Housing | Montpelier News

Two men from Connecticut, including a 23-year-old and an 18-year-old, were busted by Burlington police and the DEA for running a drug trafficking operation out of a housing complex meant to help people exit homelessness. Authorities found crack, fentanyl, xylazine, and cash during a monthlong undercover investigation. The suspects weren’t tenants but allegedly used a resident’s apartment in exchange for something — and that resident may now face eviction if involved. Both are facing serious charges, with the younger suspect admitting to selling drugs elsewhere in the state. Law enforcement warns out-of-state traffickers often exploit residential spaces, while the housing trust vows zero tolerance for crime and is working to keep its properties safe — even as eviction processes for tenants can take time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/459d7a271eecbc3a