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Authorities call it the biggest drug bust in Berlin and Green Lake history. Nearly 50 people have been arrested and charged with drug crimes. David, who works in a restaurant watched as an arrest went down. "Lot of scuffling, lot of running, couple sheriffs, different counties back and forth."
Multiple police agencies were involved in the busts. It was a crackdown following an18-month undercover investigation. Authorities arrested and are currently searching for nearly 50 people in the Berlin area for selling numerous drugs including, cocaine, marijuana, heroin, ecstasy, and other prescription meds.
In all, there are more than 200 felony charges being referred to the District Attorney's Office. Berlin Police Chief Dennis Plantza says the busts send a clear message that the drug culture has no place in Green Lake County. "I don't want it here. I don't want the children of Berlin or anywhere exposed to this."
Bob Trampf was shocked when he heard the news. "In a small town like Berlin, it really hits home that drug problems aren't just in big cities. They can be in any size town."
11 People are still on the run from police as the investigation continues. "I don't believe we are ever going to get rid of drugs, but if we can sit there and suppress it down to where the dealers and users are looking over their shoulder every minute of every day, that's a success." Chief Plantza says.
