Two Illinois Men Arrested After Bust Finds 300 Pounds Of Cocaine

The DEA office in Chicago had quite the success in a bust they performed on two men who they suspected of drug trafficking.

Special Agent In Charge Todd C. Smith, of the US Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division, announced there are drug-related charges filed with Cook County State's Attorney's Office against two men - 33-year-old Burhan C Ozerdinc of Oak Lawn and 33-year-old Mount Prospect.

The duo is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute +900 grams.

As part of an ongoing trafficking investigation, some personnel executed a search warrant earlier this week on a residence in River Grove, Illinois, where they seized 339 1/2 pounds of cocaine and close to $700,000 in cash.

The case was investigated by the DEA Chicago office, with help from Customs and Border Patrol, Buffalo Grove Police Department, Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group, Chicago Police Department, Elmhurst Police Department, Elgin Police Department, Woodridge Police Department, Justice Police Department, and the Will County Sheriff's Office.