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Lancaster County Drug Task Force announces arrest of suspected cocaine dealer

Multiple undercover officers or confidential informants allegedly purchased cocaine from Victor Casado, 51, using pre-recorded funds during the investigation.
Credit: Lancaster County District Attorney's Office

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — The Lancaster County Drug Task Force has arrested a man accused of dealing cocaine.

Victor Casado, 51, was charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

According to the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office, Drug Task Force (DTF) agents, along with Homeland Security investigations and PSP, executed a search warrant at Casado's home on Oct. 8, recovering narcotics and cash. 

Casado was arrested during the search. 

Also uncovered during the search were 17.5 grams of crack cocaine valued at $1,750, 49.5 grams of marijuana valued at $495 and $1,990 in cash. Drug paraphernalia, including a digital gram scale, unused, Ziplock-style bags and sandwich bags were also found, according to police. 

Casado allegedly told police he had been distributing marijuana for at least a year. 

The DTF began investigating Casado in July of 2024. 

Multiple undercover officers or confidential informants allegedly purchased cocaine from Casado using pre-recorded funds provided by DTF during the investigation. 

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