Date Posted: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024

Delaware State Police arrested 19-year-old Algahgaa Ata, 23-year-old Maddyan Ata, and 52-year-old Khaled Ata, all of Magnolia, Delaware, on multiple drug dealing charges concluding a several-month long drug investigation in Kent County.

Beginning in November of 2023, detectives from the Kent County Drug Unit and Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) began investigating Ali Baba Smoke Shop, located at 2131 South Dupont Highway, Ali Baba 2 Smoke Shop, located at 1534 South Governors Avenue, both in Dover, and Liberty Happy Gas Station, located at 50 West Birdie Lane in Magnolia for suspected large-scale distribution of drugs. Throughout the investigation, detectives identified Algahgaa Ata, Maddyan Ata, and Khaled Ata, as the suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On June 11, 2024, detectives conducted a traffic stop near Magnolia and arrested M. Ata. During a search of his car, detectives found a loaded handgun, approximately 17 grams of marijuana, and $5,915 in suspected drug proceeds.

On June 11, 2024, detectives executed search warrants at the businesses and a residence on Ponderosa Drive in Magnolia. During the search, detectives located A. Ata and K. Ata at Liberty Happy Gas Station and took them into custody. During the search of the properties, detectives discovered approximately 1025.32 grams of marijuana and THC products, two handguns and ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and $158,523 in suspected drug proceeds.

Algahgaa Ata was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on $2,000 unsecured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts

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Maddyan Ata was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting $30,000 secured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
• Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (Felony) – 7 counts
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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Khaled Ata was arrested and taken to Troop 3, where he was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on $2,500 unsecured bond.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Maintaining a Drug Property (Felony)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

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