26 arrested, firearms and drugs seized in multi-agency operation in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Columbus Police Department announced today a multi-agency operation which resulted in the arrests of 26 individuals and seizure of money, various drugs and firearms.
The operation was carried out by CPD's Special Operations Unit and Bureau of Patrol Services, in partnership with the Muscogee County School District Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
During the operation, the following were recovered:
25.4 grams of Fentanyl (approximate street value: $2,540)
135.3 grams of Marijuana ($1,353)
86 pills / 12.6 grams of Ecstasy ($430)
1.4 grams of Cocaine ($140)
0.3 grams of Methamphetamine ($20)
$673 in cash
4 firearms
one vehicle
CPD says officers arrested 26 people, filed 52 charges and cleared 12 outstanding warrants.
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