US Drug Enforcement Agency searches homes on Staten Island on Tuesday

STATEN ISLAND, NY — Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration searched two homes on Staten Island Tuesday morning.

Federal agents and New York State Police officers were among those who searched homes in Eltingville and New Springville before dawn.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) raids took place near Katan and Wainwright roads and Nome and Merrymount roads.

At the crime scene in Eltingville, police officers in camouflage clothing were seen getting in and out of an armoured military vehicle. Neighbours reported hearing stun grenades exploding during the raid.

According to a law enforcement source, the raids are part of an ongoing and larger investigation.

This is a developing story and more information will be released as it becomes available.