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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Several pounds of suspected ketamine, THC products seized at Guyton home, sheriff's office says
The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Drug Suppression Unit said they arrested a woman after large amounts of drugs and drug paraphernalia was found in a home in Guyton. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The county's Drug Suppression Unit said they executed a search warrant at a home on Old Lake Road in Guyton on Wednesday after a lengthy investigation. Investigators said they seized more than 4,800 grams of suspected ketamine during the search. Authorities said they also found nearly 50 pounds of THC edibles, nearly 1,000 THC vape products, several ounces of marijuana, 70 grams of suspected Ecstasy, LSD and a gun. The amount of suspected ketamine seized is roughly equivalent to 10 and a half pounds. Authorities said they arrested 46-year-old Christina Swagert at the scene. She faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule 1 controlled substance, felony possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Investigators say no additional arrests are expected in this case. TRENDING STORIES: 'Suspect fled the scene': Police say cicada caused rollover crash Man describes 'vicious attack' waiting in line to check out at DeKalb Family Dollar store 10 charged with stealing more than $6M in electronics as part of porch pirate ring [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Yahoo
Search warrant leads to arrest of 1 man for drug and firearm possession
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – A multiple-unit operation has led to the arrest of one man in Bryan County. On February 11, 2025, The Effingham County Sheriff's Office Drug Suppression Unit and the Bryan County Sheriff's Office conducted a search warrant on a home in the 2500 block of Beulah Church Road in Pembroke around 10 p.m. During the warrant search, investigators found: 70 grams of Methamphetamine 25 grams of Fentanyl 3 grams of crack cocaine 1 gram of powder cocaine 8 firearms $2,000 in cash. Officers arrested Thomas Smith and charged him with: 3 counts of Possession of a Schedule II-Controlled Substance 2 counts of Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon Use of a Communication Device and Conspiracy to Violate Georgia's Controlled Substance Act. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
