Vice Narcotics Detectives conducted an investigation into the possibility of a large shipment of cocaine entering St. Maryโ€™s County.

Several small operations lead to the apprehension of Joseph Tyrone Holton, 48 of Mechanicsville. He was arrested and seized was more than one kilogram of cocaine with a street value of nearly $125,000.00

Suspect Holton was charged and additional charges and arrests are expected after a case review with Stateโ€™s Attorney Richard D. Fritz.ย