Baltimore, MD – After a 60-day in-depth investigation into a serious of violent crimes in South Baltimore, city detectives, and Drug Enforcement Administration investigators issued 19 indictment warrants and uncovered multiple weapons and illegal drugs in a Brooklyn Homes residence.

According to WBAL 11 News and Reuters, local authorities have stated that the items are part of a widespread drug dealing ring in the South Baltimore neighborhood.

There were 20 search and seizure warrants issued on Nov. 3 and the following suspects, according to WBAL reports, were all indicted and charged with distribution of cocaine and other drug-related charges:

Michael Johnson, 24, of Brookwood Road
Eric Simmons, 23, of Darley Avenue
Raheem Powell, 26, of Clagg Court
Richard Bennett, 26, of Cherry Hill Road
Cameron Coates, 19, of 10th Street
James Boyce, 23, of The Alameda
Malik Comedy-Baynes, 18, of Slater Avenue
Deon McCloud, 24, of 8th Street
Ronald Ports, 44, of E. Patapsco Avenue
Isaiah Hicks, 24, of Sunnydate Way
Vernon Phillips, 40, of Everett Street
Andre Harris, 23, of St. Margaret Street; charged with a handgun violation and other drug-related charges
Derrick Morris, 33, of Doris Street; charged with felony possession of a controlled dangerous substance and other drug-related charges
David Lewis, 24, of St. Margaret Street; charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and other drug-related charges

In total, local authorities confiscated eight handguns, one assault weapon, 100 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of crack cocaine, 50 grams of marijuana, and $2,300 in cash.

Baltimore police have stated that they believe some of the suspects involved are also connected to two homicides and eight non-fatal shootings.

The following six suspects have not been apprehended yet and are being charged with distribution of cocaine and other drug-related charges:

Quincy Mathews, 21, of Margaret Street
Willie Willis Jr., 21, of Ballman Court
Keith McCloud, 34, of W. Jeffery Street
Leon Cooper, 23, of 10th Street
James Evans, 22, of Yale Avenue
Naon Smith, 31, of Herdon Court

The arrests have been part of a larger trend in Baltimore following the death of Freddie Gray; widespread violence resulting from gang turf wars has become alarmingly common, according to Reuters.

Local police are saying that these turf wars have largely been propelled by drug looting from pharmacies. Even though authorities have clamped down on prescription drug regulations in recent years — especially considering that 52% of all drug overdose-related deaths in 2013 resulted from pharmaceuticals — selling prescriptions on black markets is still a lucrative business.

Baltimore authorities have stated that three gangs were involved in the latest indictments.

“What we often see across the city and surrounding jurisdictions is although there is a drug organization that may incorporate affiliations of different factions,” said Baltimore police Deputy Commissioner of Operations Dean Palmere. “The main purpose is to make money, and so it’s not unique or different that we don’t see some cross affiliations operating in the same area.”