Over 3 Pounds of Fentanyl Seized in Gwinnett County, Two Arrested in Federal Raid
Federal and local law enforcement in Gwinnett County seized approximately 1,450 grams of fentanyl, equivalent to more than 3 pounds, in a recent search. Two suspects were arrested in this joint operation, marking a significant effort in drug control in the area.
The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office stated the raid took place last week with close coordination between the Sheriff's Investigative Services Unit, the Gwinnett Metro Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In addition to the fentanyl, authorities discovered a firearm in the same room as the drugs, indicating the danger involved in the case.
Two suspects are currently held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond. They face several serious charges, including trafficking in morphine, opium, or heroin (28 grams or more) under Georgia state law, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and DUI child endangerment.
Authorities have not released the specific ages of the children mentioned in the charges, nor have they confirmed if the children were present at the home during the execution of the search warrant. The relationship between the two suspects and the children has not been clarified, and the specific address of the home remains undisclosed for investigative reasons.
Investigators are urging anyone with information related to this case to contact the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Information can be provided at 770-619-6655.
The investigation into this case is ongoing. Information provided by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
