FOLLOWUP: Here’s what we’ve learned about Tuesday’s Upper Fauntleroy warrant operation

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Back on Tuesday morning, a multi-agency law-enforcement operation converged on a house in the 8800 block of 38th SW in Upper Fauntleroy, with a helicopter circling above. Though marked Seattle Police cars were part of it, SPD had no information to provide, and King County Sheriff’s Office told us the helicopter wasn’t theirs (we asked because the KCSO helicopter Guardian One is the main helicopter supporting local law-enforcement agencies). We also inquired with the Washington State Patrol, as the last vehicles leaving the scene included one with their logo. Today WSP answered our inquiry by saying the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) was the lead agency. We subsequently contacted the local DEA to ask what they could tell us; the entirety of their reply – “It is part of an ongoing DEA narcotics investigation.”

ltm..mgm February 13, 2025 (1:44 pm)

Yes big high 5 to the WSP/DEA/KCS/and SPD lets get these dang drugs off of our streets!

DRW February 13, 2025 (1:58 pm)

Im almost positive it was a drone and not a helicopter. If so perhaps it was a DEA drone.

Linkin Park February 13, 2025 (3:57 pm)

It was a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter at about 700 – 800 feet.
Lola February 13, 2025 (4:17 pm)

It was a helicopter as it was buzzing our house the morning of this happening and I saw the WSB had posted about it. We are at 50th & Alaska.

Regina George February 13, 2025 (3:01 pm)

Stop trying to make “Upper Fauntleroy” happen

Bill#1 February 14, 2025 (2:30 pm)

What part of 38th SW and SW Henderson did you miss out on??
SoLongDelridge February 15, 2025 (12:26 am)

Yes! We’ve reached the end of history and nothing can change anymore.
The Plastics February 19, 2025 (4:42 am)

We all know “Upper” Fauntleroy is only going to be a thing once there’s more vertical development.