A Central Florida narcotics investigation recently resulted in multiple arrests.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested eleven people as a result of a six-month narcotics investigation.
Local deputies executed a court-ordered search warrant on the 5000 block of Palm River Road in Tampa. Deputies came in contact with several suspects in the residence who were found to be in possession of illegal narcotics, including more than 115 grams of liquid and powdered fentanyl, approximately 29 grams of cocaine, and stolen firearms.
Several of the suspects are multi-time convicted felons with extensive criminal histories. In addition to narcotics, deputies located and seized a generator, which was reported stolen to the Tampa Police Department, and a total of six firearms, three of which were reported stolen.
“These arrests are a direct hit to the criminals who profit from addiction and violence in our community,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “By taking these offenders off the streets, we’ve not only disrupted a drug trafficking operation but also prevented further harm.”
Hillsborough County Animal Services also responded to the scene and recovered twenty-four dogs, two snakes, a rabbit, and a rat from the residence.
This is an active investigation, according to local law enforcement.
