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Authorities say a massive Jacksonville fentanyl bust just took off the streets enough of the synthetic opioid to kill half of the city’s entire population. It’s one of a series of Florida drug raids on cartels in the region. Law enforcement from local, state and federal agencies continue working to disrupt Jacksonville drug trafficking networks and others nationwide.
Major Fentanyl Bust in Brentwood Neighborhood
In Brentwood, Florida, deputies uncovered a monumental amount of illegal drugs from a house in the heart of a residential neighborhood and public venues where children and families gather. There were over 1,000 grams of the potentially deadly drug fentanyl.
About a month ago, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) narcotics division received a tip about the Brentwood home on West 27th, advising that people were distributing drugs to the downtown area from that location.
After obtaining a search warrant based on the tip, the JSO raided the home last week and made the shocking discovery.
Fentanyl, Cocaine, Heroin, and Weapons Recovered
Officers noted that the raid revealed over 1,200 grams of fentanyl, which is a staggering amount and enough to kill over 600,000 people.
Authorities reported seizing additional illegal drugs, including massive quantities of cocaine, crack, heroin, and ecstasy. The raid also resulted in the confiscation of more than six pounds of marijuana and three pounds of Cathinone, which is derived from the khat plant and has stimulant effects similar to methamphetamines.
The raid, according to JSO, also uncovered five firearms. One firearm had previously been reported as stolen, and another had an illegal switch.
The five people arrested in the Jacksonville drug seizure face felony charges. Their ages range from 20 to 54.
The JSO confirmed that the house was close to Andrew Jackson High School. It was also near a library and a church.
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