Drug sweep on Cape nets 24 arrests

By Globe Staff

Authorities on Cape Cod arrested 24 people this morning in a sweep that capped an investigation that included 91 undercover buys of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, morphine, and other drugs.

Officers also seized nine vehicles, 11 firearms, and more than $17,500 in cash during the probe, which lasted several months. Before today, investigators made 17 additional gun and drug arrests, according to a release from Falmouth police.

The raid was orchestrated by several law enforcement agencies, including Falmouth, Bourne, and Mashpee police; state police detectives; and the Barnstable Sheriff's Department.

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