At least nine people were arrested after a massive firearms and drugs bust conducted in Maryland that saw close to 14,000 fentanyl pills seized, authorities said Tuesday.

The bust was the product of an extensive investigation that ended with Prince George’s County officials carrying out a search warrant at a Riverdale apartment.

“During the execution of that warrant on January 18, 2024, investigators recovered 13,825 fentanyl pills, cocaine and three firearms,” the Prince George’s County Police Department said.

“Detectives arrested nine suspects who were in the apartment at the time.”

The suspects, whose ages range from 20 to 33, are facing charges including drug trafficking offenses, firearms offenses, and myriad drug-related offenses, according to police.

“I applaud the incredible investigative work by the Gang Unit and the execution of this search warrant by the Emergency Services Team,” Deputy Chief Zachary O’Lare, Bureau of Investigation, said.

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“This was a dangerous scene for our officers and they took nine suspects into custody without incident. We are determined to protect the residents of this county and by recovering nearly 14,000 fentanyl pills before they were able to be sold. Fentanyl is killing far too many Americans and we are determined to arrest those who would bring fentanyl into our community.”

All nine suspects are currently detained within the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections.