Welcome to News 12 Brooklyn, where local stories matter most. I’m Nadia Galindo, and tonight, we’re uncovering shocking new details about a violent Dyker Heights kidnapping and carjacking that led police straight to a massive drug operation. What began as a terrifying street crime quickly turned into a major drug bust, with hundreds of pounds of marijuana seized by law enforcement.
Newly released surveillance footage captures the chaotic moments of the attempted kidnapping and carjacking in Dyker Heights this past Saturday. Police sources confirm the incident was not random — the men involved actually knew one another. The kidnapping victim, a 37-year-old man, was dragged out of his car, punched in the face, and threatened by three suspects pretending to have a gun. They stole his wallet and phone before forcing him back into his own vehicle.
Witnesses described a terrifying scene as the suspects sped down Brooklyn streets during the kidnapping attempt, even jumping curbs and slamming into a light post. “They were coming right into the sidewalk — it was chaos,” said one local resident who saw the kidnapping unfold.
The high-speed chase finally ended outside a quiet Dyker Heights home — but police quickly discovered it was far from an ordinary residence. Inside, investigators uncovered a full-scale drug operation. Working with the New York City Sheriff’s Office, NYPD officers made a stunning discovery: over 500 pounds of marijuana flower and more than 100 pounds of THC-laced products. In total, authorities confirmed that over 600 pounds of marijuana seized were removed from the home.
“This is usually such a peaceful area,” one resident said. “No one expected something like a kidnapping or drug house to be happening here.”
Police say two men are now facing multiple charges in connection with the kidnapping and carjacking, while another suspect faces serious drug trafficking charges after the massive marijuana seized operation. The NYPD called it a major win in their ongoing effort to dismantle illegal cannabis networks across the city.
Officials emphasized that the kidnapping investigation revealed how violent crimes and drug operations often intersect. The marijuana seized during this raid represents one of the largest recoveries in the Dyker Heights area this year, signaling an ongoing crackdown on illegal cannabis activity.
As the kidnapping investigation continues, authorities say the case highlights the growing link between organized crime and underground marijuana distribution. Thanks to swift police action, the kidnapping victim is safe, and with over 600 pounds of marijuana seized, another illegal operation is off Brooklyn’s streets.