SAMMAMISH, Wash. -- Two employees at a Papa John's restaurant in Washington state are accused of selling cocaine out of pizza boxes, according to detectives.
A six-month investigation dubbed "Operation Extra Olives" led investigators to the men, who allegedly stashed drugs in the restaurant's sinks, soap dispensers and cash register.
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When the two men ran out of drugs, they introduced undercover detectives to other local drug dealers in their network, the sheriff's office told KOMO-TV.
In all, detectives seized nearly $30,000 in cash, a vehicle and the drugs. Five people were arrested, ranging in age from 18 to 26.
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In a statement, Papa John's said it has "zero tolerance for this type of offense and illegal behavior" and said the franchisee took immediate action with the health department to clear the restaurant.