Six Charged in Drug Trafficking in Bucks County

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. (CBS) — Four men from Pennsylvania have been charged in connection with a significant drug trafficking operation that allegedly transported millions of dollars worth of methamphetamine and cocaine from California to Bucks County. The Bucks County District Attorney's office reported that the drugs were concealed within Bluetooth karaoke speakers, leading to the disruption of a cross-country drug ring. Investigators tracked multiple shipments to Bristol Township and Montgomery County, uncovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal substances. Additionally, postal officials in Kentucky intercepted three shipments containing nearly $1.2 million worth of cocaine and meth hidden in the speakers. Over the past six months, approximately $5 million worth of drugs were reportedly moved from California to Pennsylvania as part of this trafficking scheme. Matthew Byrne, identified as the leader of the operation, allegedly made monthly trips to California to procure drugs and coordinate shipments. Alongside him, his brother Joseph Byrne, Khalik Kemp from Philadelphia, and Christian Garwood from Flourtown were arraigned on August 5 and are currently held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility. They face multiple charges, including possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry emphasized the extensive efforts traffickers will undertake to profit from illegal drugs, highlighting the collaborative law enforcement efforts that disrupted this sophisticated network. The investigation, involving various federal and local agencies, remains active as authorities continue to pursue additional suspects linked to the operation.