A narcotics investigation in Mobile came to an end earlier this week as local authorities broke up a father-son “drug operation” and seized a home known for drug trafficking and violence.

Freddie Gene Edwards, 65, was arrested during drug raid in Mobile Feb. 8. The home Edwards owns was also temporarily seized by local authorities. (MCSO)

Tony Edwards, 31, was charged with two counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substance during drug raid in Mobile Feb. 8. (MCSO)
In addition to the traditional police work, the MPD also utilized a judicial maneuver to place a restraining order barring the owners from the home — something officials have done to a handful of other homeowners over the past three years to address properties with a documented history of drug activity.
According to court documents, the raid earlier this week marked the fourth time MPD officers have executed search warrants at the same property since 2014. Those previous searches led to the discovery of narcotics and multiple felony “drug-related arrests.”

Labaron McCovery, 25, was found dead in August of 2015 at property on 2nd Street in Mobile known for drug activity. (MCSO)
In its motion to put a restraining order on Edwards’ home, the MPD said it “believed all law enforcement efforts” to enforce the existing laws of the state of Alabama had been made, prompting the civil efforts in court.
Edwards is listed as owning the home with Marcelet H. Edwards, who was not arrested during Wednesday’s operation. In the past, city officials have demolished properties declared to be a “drug nuisance” after similar operations in the Campground neighborhood and in Maysville.
However, it’s unclear what the fate of Edwards’ property is at this time. A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 15, where Edwards will have a chance to “answer the allegations” in the city’s complaint.
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