Nine people are facing drug charges following the execution of 20 search warrants in Utica, Whitesboro and Yorkville Wednesday morning.

The warrants stem from a multi-agency investigation that started in April of 2020.

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, the agencies have been investigating the distribution and possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl and cocaine in and around Utica. UTICA DRUG BUST LEADS TO 9 ARRESTS, SEIZURE OF HEROIN, GUNS AND VEHICLES WORTH $500K