Sully Police District – Detectives from our Violent Crimes Suppression Unit (VCS) arrested a man and recovered approximately 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills and a firearm equipped with an auto sear and extended magazine following an undercover investigation in Chantilly.
On October 5, VCS began investigating suspected narcotics and firearms distribution. Through investigations, detectives identified Alhaji Sorie Kamara, 19, of Herndon, who agreed to exchange 50 suspected fentanyl pills for a firearm to an undercover detective.
On October 10, investigators arranged to meet him in Chantilly for the transaction. When he arrived, officers attempted to take him into custody. He attempted to flee in his vehicle but was quickly apprehended.
A search of his vehicle revealed approximately 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills and a firearm equipped with an extended magazine and an auto sear.
Kamara was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I/II Narcotics, Possession of a Firearm While Distributing Schedule I/II Narcotics, Possession of an Auto Sear, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Certain Localities. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held on a $5,000 secured bond.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have information about this case. Those with information are asked to call our Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau at 703-246-7800. Submit a tip anonymously through Crime Solvers of Fairfax County (www.crimesolversfairfax.org) by downloading the P3Tips app (either Apple or Android) or by calling the Crime Solvers tip line at 866-411-8477. Tipsters should continue to log in to the app or check the Crime Solvers website to determine whether further information about your tip is needed or a reward is available. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.
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