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DEA Busts Major Drug Ring Near Cobb High School
28 Jul
Summary
- Over 280 pounds of meth and four pounds of fentanyl were seized.
- Meth was found scattered in a suspect's car, home, and backyard.
- Three alleged drug traffickers now face federal charges.
A significant drug trafficking operation has been dismantled following a multi-county bust that resulted in the seizure of over 280 pounds of methamphetamine and more than four pounds of fentanyl, along with firearms. Agents reported finding approximately 7,000 grams of meth concealed within a suspect's vehicle, residence, and backyard in Cobb County.
This discovery occurred just one day before the larger multi-county operation. Residents in Mableton noted an increased police presence, with multiple unmarked cars lining the streets on the day preceding the bust.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has indicated that three individuals have been arrested and are now facing federal charges. One of the accused is currently held at the Cobb County Jail, while another, identified as Jacob Juan Garcia-Flores, has been charged with methamphetamine trafficking.
