Undercover task force seizes fentanyl, cocaine; 1 arrested
The Butler County Undercover Regional Narcotics Task Force seized fentanyl, cocaine, thousands in cash and an AR-15 after executing a search warrant in Fairfield, according to a press release from the task force.
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Deputies arrested 33-year-old Craig Douglas on multiple drug related charges, the release says. The apartment is in the 6000 block of Boymel Drive, according to the release.
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Deputies seized 25 grams of fentanyl, 30 grams of cocaine, 30 fentanyl pills, around $3200 and an AR-15, the release says.
Douglas is facing charges of possession of fentanyl, trafficking fentanyl, trafficking cocaine and possession of cocaine, according to deputies.
Deputies say there are pending charges that, depending on the investigation, could be applied to Douglas.
'Getting drugs off the street is a never-ending battle that we will continually fight to keep this garbage away from our kids and loved ones,' Sheriff Jones.
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