MESA, Ariz. — On July 29, the Arizona Department of Public Safety executed a second search warrant at a notorious Mesa drug house that led to seven arrests, including five from the previous search on July 15.
During the first set of arrests, officers seized numerous items including illegal drugs, narcotics, paraphernalia, a firearm and two vehicles. Wendie Clement, 68, owns the house and is part of the illegal drug sales operation, police said.
Following the 10-suspect release from jail, the individuals returned to the residence. Neighbors reported heavy vehicle traffic and similar activity to what was happening prior to the July 15 search, police said.
"Shutting down this drug house is a direct result of vigilant neighborhood residents reporting criminal behavior," Lt. Col. Deston Coleman of the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Arizona Department of Safety said. "With the assistance of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, the neighborhood is now safer."
