What began as a police response to an armed robbery in Norwood on Monday night turned into a SWAT response that led to a drug bust and several arrests.

Alexia Porter, a resident of Walpole Street, Maleeak Effee, 20, and two youths were arrested in connection with the robbery and subsequent drug investigation, according to the Norwood Police Department .

At about 6:15 p.m. Monday, police were called to the area of 21 Woodbine Road after two youths were confronted by a large group of masked people wearing black clothing and ski masks.

The group forcibly took an electric bicycle, jacket and shoes from one of the youths and threatened to shoot him if he attempted to run, police said. Both youths were able to escape and call 911.

Police canvassed the surrounding neighborhoods and identifi

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