Local police participate in drug sting

By Janet DelTufo, Assistant Editor

Oct. 11, 2007

During a two week period last month, a multi-agency task force working the Wickenburg area made 116 arrests, including apprehensions for drug possession, outstanding warrants and transport of illegal aliens.

The task force dubbed MCNET (Maricopa County Neighborhood Narcotic Enforcement Team) is made up of officers from a number of local agencies, including Wickenburg, Phoenix, Surprise, Goodyear, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and others.

The force moves into specific areas for a set period of time for specific purposes, with its focus on drug arrests. This particular sting called “Operation Northern Starâ€