A large drug bust in Allegheny County led to the seizure of cocaine, thousands of dollars and a boat. Nicholas Giese, 40, of Coraopolis, is facing multiple charges including possession and intent to deliver.Agents and officers from across multiple jurisdictions executed a narcotics search warrant at Giese’s home on Statia Street on Thursday. According to a criminal complaint, officers and agents forced their way into the front and back door of the home after no one responded to their knocking.Once inside, authorities say Giese was seen running across the living room and toward back bedrooms. Officers say they ordered Giese at gunpoint to stop running and returned to them, which he complied with. After being detained, officers searched the home for other people inside before beginning their sweep.What was seized:907 grams of suspected cocaine32 grams of suspected mushroomsTwo firearms, including a ghost gun $29,151 Chevrolet SilveradoBoat and trailerDrug-related paraphernalia“This is a powerful example of the continuing efforts to impact the West End sections of Pittsburgh,” said DA Zappala. “Our office proudly recognizes and extends its appreciation to all of the partner agencies for their collaboration in this operation.” Giese is currently in Allegheny County Jail. His first court date is scheduled for March 31.
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. —
A large drug bust in Allegheny County led to the seizure of cocaine, thousands of dollars and a boat.
Nicholas Giese, 40, of Coraopolis, is facing multiple charges including possession and intent to deliver.
Agents and officers from across multiple jurisdictions executed a narcotics search warrant at Giese’s home on Statia Street on Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint, officers and agents forced their way into the front and back door of the home after no one responded to their knocking.
Once inside, authorities say Giese was seen running across the living room and toward back bedrooms.
Officers say they ordered Giese at gunpoint to stop running and returned to them, which he complied with.
After being detained, officers searched the home for other people inside before beginning their sweep.
What was seized:907 grams of suspected cocaine32 grams of suspected mushroomsTwo firearms, including a ghost gun $29,151 Chevrolet SilveradoBoat and trailerDrug-related paraphernalia
“This is a powerful example of the continuing efforts to impact the West End sections of Pittsburgh,” said DA Zappala. “Our office proudly recognizes and extends its appreciation to all of the partner agencies for their collaboration in this operation.”
Giese is currently in Allegheny County Jail. His first court date is scheduled for March 31.