Laurel, MD — A search warrant at a Laurel home led to the seizure of five firearms—including a stolen handgun and a ghost gun—along with fentanyl, nearly two kilograms of suspected cannabis, and thousands in cash, resulting in the arrest of two local men. The operation unfolded Wednesday in the 200 block of Jill Lane, where Anne Arundel County Police say detectives uncovered a mix of weapons and controlled substances inside the residence.
The arrests mark a significant recovery of both illegal firearms and drugs in a residential neighborhood, with investigators pointing to the combination as a key public safety concern.
Guns, drugs, and cash recovered inside home
According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, Western District detectives assisted in executing the search warrant on April 29. Inside the home, officers located five handguns, including a stolen Glock 30 and a Polymer 80-style 9mm handgun without a serial number, often referred to as a “ghost gun.”
Additional firearms recovered included Glock models 19, 22, and 23.
Detectives also seized approximately 1,903.88 grams of suspected cannabis and 6.86 grams of suspected fentanyl, along with four bottles of suspected promethazine and 11 pills believed to be oxycodone.
Investigators recovered four digital scales with suspected controlled dangerous substance residue and $3,420 in U.S. currency, items commonly associated with drug distribution activity.
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Key Points
• Five firearms recovered, including a stolen handgun and a ghost gun with no serial number
• Nearly 1.9 kilograms of suspected cannabis and fentanyl seized during Laurel search warrant
• Two Laurel men arrested; cash and drug distribution materials also recovered
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Two Laurel men face charges
Police identified the suspects as 22-year-old Kaiyer Antonyo Lewis Few and 25-year-old Joshua Isaiah Cooper, both of Laurel.
Both men were arrested at the scene and face charges related to firearms possession and controlled dangerous substances. Authorities have not detailed the full list of charges but confirmed both suspects were taken into custody following the search.
Why the seizure matters
The presence of multiple firearms—particularly a stolen weapon and a ghost gun—alongside fentanyl and other drugs raises the stakes for investigators, as such combinations are often linked to broader distribution networks or repeat criminal activity.
Fentanyl, even in small amounts, is considered especially dangerous due to its potency. The quantity recovered in this case, while measured in grams, still represents a significant enforcement concern given its potential impact.
The nearly two kilograms of suspected cannabis and the presence of digital scales suggest activity beyond personal use, though police have not publicly characterized the scope of any alleged distribution operation.
Investigation continues
Anne Arundel County Police say the investigation remains active as detectives analyze the seized evidence and determine whether additional individuals may be connected to the case.
Authorities have not released further details about how the suspects came under investigation or whether the residence had been the subject of prior complaints.
Both suspects remain in custody as the case moves forward through the court system.
The department has not announced additional arrests but indicated that follow-up investigative work is ongoing.
