Man arrested in major drug bust in west South Bend

Lina Portman3 days ago

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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – We're learning more about a massive drug bust containing enough fentanyl to kill nearly everyone in our viewing area.

A federal criminal complaint has just been filed in the Northern District of Indiana following the raid, which occurred Tuesday morning in the 700 block of S. Bendix Drive on the west side of South Bend.

We have reported on such incidents before, but this one can only be described as massive, as hazardous materials teams were called to the scene to decontaminate equipment and personnel.

South Bend Fire Department Hazmat team members were called to the 700 block of S. Bendix Drive on July 2, 2024.(South Bend Firefighters Local 362)

In total, police found several rifles, handguns, nearly 500 grams of marijuana and 990 grams of fentanyl. Enough fentanyl to kill nearly 500,000 people.

More pills are still being tested. In the meantime, 75 grams of cocaine have been discovered, as well as more than 27 grams of crack and a digital scale.

Denardo McCormack, 32, was arrested during the raid without incident.

His first appearance in federal court is scheduled for next Monday, July 8.

Denardo McCormack(St. Joseph County Jail)