Baltimore County Police - Vice Narcotics Section - Maryland

The Baltimore County Police Department's Vice/Narcotics Section is a specialized unit focused on investigating and dismantling illegal drug trafficking, distribution, and associated vice crimes within Baltimore County, Maryland. Key Operations and Focus Areas Trafficking Investigations: The unit frequently partners with federal (DEA), state, and local agencies to intercept drug pipelines. Major Seizures: As of November 2025, the section recently targeted a drug trafficking organization operating between Texas and Maryland, leading to major seizures, including 43 kilos of cocaine. Opioid Response: Vice/Narcotics detectives work to reduce the prevalence of Fentanyl, Heroin, and other opioids. In 2023, officers (including specialized units) were heavily involved in strategies to combat overdoses, utilizing naloxone (Narcan) over 90 times. Collaboration: The section works alongside the department’s K-9 unit for narcotics detection and with human trafficking task forces.