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Mar 12, 2026

FBI Carries Out Major Arrests in Georgia Drug Trafficking Investigation

Dozens Arrested in Major Georgia Drug Trafficking Investigation

Federal and local law enforcement officials arrested 55 individuals on Wednesday as part of a large-scale drug trafficking investigation centered in coastal Georgia.

The arrests were carried out after authorities issued 56 federal arrest warrants connected to a criminal network accused of distributing significant amounts of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, MDMA, crack cocaine, and marijuana throughout Glynn County and St. Simons Island.

The operation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Atlanta Division, with support from more than 150 agents and officers from various federal, state, and local agencies.

Additional assistance came from FBI field offices in Jacksonville, Dallas, Columbia, and Buffalo, along with regional law enforcement partners.

Speaking during a press conference in Glynn County, Brian Ozden, assistant special agent in charge of the Atlanta Division, described the effort as a major push to combat violent crime in the community.

“Our mission isn’t just to make temporary arrests,” Ozden explained. “We are focused on building strong cases that dismantle criminal networks and ensure long-term safety for our communities.”

Large-Scale Coordinated Raids

Authorities confirmed that 55 of the 56 individuals named in the federal indictment were arrested during early-morning raids across Georgia and in other jurisdictions. Officials say the remaining suspect is expected to voluntarily surrender in the coming days.

Several of those arrested also face firearms-related charges in addition to drug trafficking counts. Investigators say members of the group allegedly traveled to major cities such as Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, and Jacksonville to obtain drugs that were later distributed in southeastern Georgia.

According to investigators, one suspect reportedly communicated with a supplier in China who shipped multiple kilograms of illegal substances to the region.

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