On Thursday, federal agents detained two people in connection with the seizure of multiple kilograms of fentanyl and approximately 25 guns from a suburban residence and storage unit.
James Howard, 32, of Frankfort, and Shantel Robinson, 31, of Oak Lawn, were charged in federal court with drug conspiracy, according to authorities.
Last Monday, federal agents recovered 1.5 kilos of suspected fentanyl and 850 grams of suspected cocaine in a comfort blanket package that Howard reportedly left in the common area of Robinson’s apartment complex.
Police investigated Robinson’s flat and discovered several guns. Prosecutors also discovered the property was being used as a narcotics laboratory.
A court granted a search warrant for Howard’s home and a storage unit Robinson leased in Alsip, where they discovered additional suspected drugs, drug manufacturing paraphernalia, guns, and two packages containing Glock “conversion devices,” which allow handguns to fire multiple rounds with a single pull of the trigger.
The accused was scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
