PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh siblings have been charged with drug trafficking after allegedly having meth sent to their home in dog food.
Channel 11 learned the home on Lorenz Avenue in Elliott has been under surveillance for some time by federal agents.
Forrest and Cassidy Barton are now facing drug charges, including intent to distribute 500 grams of meth after allegedly having the drugs shipped from coastal California to their West End home.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators used GPS to track the box of drugs and dog food, and when the suspect opened the package from Fog City Pet Supplies in Pacifica, California, police had the all clear to make the arrest.
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Inside the box of dog food was 2 pounds, 2 ounces of a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine, according to a criminal complaint.
Investigators intercepted the package, and then intercepted the package and placed an alerting GPS device on the box so investigators would know when it was delivered and opened inside the home.
Two days ago, the box was delivered and agents raided the home. Inside the home, police found "empty stamp bags and syringes."
Postal inspectors were even told by Pittsburgh Police "Cassidy and Forrest Barton are being investigated for drug trafficking" and were receiving "two kilos of meth per month at the home."
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