KAYSVILLE — Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force officers arrested three men after undercover agents allegedly purchased spice at smoke shops in Kaysville and South Jordan.
Adel Al-Mukahel, 44, of West Valley City, was booked into the Davis County Jail on five third-degree felony counts of distribution of a controlled substance, two third-degree felony counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute and one second-degree felony count of a pattern of unlawful activity.
Hani Al-Saimari, 43, of Kaysville was booked into the Davis County Jail on two third-degree felony count of distribution of a controlled substance and one third-degree felony count of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to district.
Munthir Al-Mosawi, 34, of South Jordan, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on two second-degree felony counts of distribution of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone and one second-degree felony count of possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone.
The arrests were the result of several months of investigation into a spice distribution operation by strike force members at Victor's Smoke Shop in Kaysville and VIP Smokes and Hookah in South Jordan, said strike force Lt. Mark Chatlin. Both stores are owned by the same individual.
On multiple occasions, undercover agents allegedly purchased spice at the store, Chatlin said.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of more than 27 pounds of spice, including more than 11 pounds allegedly located at Al-Mukahel's residence in West Valley City. The spice has an estimated value of nearly $60,000. Agents also seized more than $230,000 in cash, Chatlin said.
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