Executive Summary
- The DEA and EPA conducted a joint law enforcement operation at a commercial warehouse in Adams County, Colorado.
- The multi-agency presence, including personnel in hazmat gear, suggests an investigation involving both narcotics and hazardous materials.
- Officials have confirmed an active and ongoing investigation but have not released details regarding its purpose or any potential arrests.
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — Federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), conducted a joint operation on Tuesday at a commercial warehouse in Adams County. The nature of the “law enforcement event,” as described by officials, remains under investigation, but the presence of both agencies suggests a potential link between narcotics and environmental violations.
The operation took place in an industrial area near the 7000 block of East 56th Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing numerous official vehicles and personnel in hazmat suits entering and exiting the building throughout the day. The area was cordoned off to the public while investigators worked at the scene.
Spokespersons for both the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division and the EPA’s Region 8 office confirmed their agencies’ presence but declined to provide specific details. In separate statements, both agencies cited the active and ongoing nature of the case as the reason for not releasing further information at this time.
Ongoing Investigation
As of late Tuesday, it was unclear what prompted the law enforcement activity or if any arrests had been made. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office was also on site providing support to the federal agencies. It is important to note that any individuals involved are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.