Palmer Heroin Raid Leads to Arrests

Palmer police report they, along with members of the Easton Police Department and the Northampton County Drug Task Force, executed a search warrant at a home located at 98  Jonathan Drive in the township at about 6 a.m. this morning, simultaneously with a related search in the City of Easton.

The raid was the result of an ongoing investigation into an alleged heroin distribution ring that authorities believed was operating at the house, and a search of the residence recovered undisclosed amounts of heroin and cash, as well as "numerous items of drug paraphernalia", according to a media release issued by Palmer police.

All three residents of the home were taken into custody at the scene and detained, authorities report, but their names were not released, with police citing a still-ongoing investigation.

Possible charges that may be filed against them are yet to be determined, said Palmer Detective James Alercia.

The Easton Police Emergency Response Team, Forks Township Police Department, and Suburban Emergency Medical Services Regional Tactical Team also assisted at the scene, police said.

Updated at 3:43 p.m.