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Cocaine & Fentanyl Found: Man Arrested in Drug Bust
28 Aug
Summary
- Man arrested during a drug trafficking investigation.
- Vehicle search yielded two kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl.
- Suspect faces multiple drug and weapons charges.
A drug trafficking investigation concluded with the arrest of a 55-year-old man on Wednesday. DeKalb County police initiated a stop near Browns Mill Road and Klondike Road as part of their inquiry.
The driver, identified as Derrick Brown, initially attempted to flee the scene, leading officers on a short pursuit. The vehicle was subsequently stopped, and Brown was taken into custody.
During a search of the vehicle, officers discovered two kilograms of a substance identified as cocaine mixed with fentanyl. A firearm was also recovered from the car.
Brown was transported to the DeKalb County Jail and is facing charges that include trafficking cocaine, trafficking fentanyl, possessing a firearm during a drug-related offense, and fleeing from police. No injuries were reported during the incident. The DeKalb County Police Department stated its commitment to combating drug trafficking operations.
