Johnson, Carter, and Woodruff are scheduled to appear in Lake County Court on July 18. In a news conference, Sheriff Grady Judd . First published on February 11, 2022 / 5:57 PM. LAKE COUNTY, Ind. Much more potent, much more dangerous, much more deadly, DEA Agent Chris Lane said. The Lake County Sheriffs Office SWAT team and Painesville Police officers assisted LCNA agents in executing the search warrants at a house in the 1000 block of Skinner Avenue around 1:15 p.m. on July 21. Cliff Desmond Sneak Johnson, 40, of 906 Chelsea Ave. in Fruitland Park, was charged with 21 felonies and two misdemeanors relating to the possession and trafficking of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, Adderall, Alprazolam, and Oxycodone, along with racketeering, possession of a firearm by a felon, resisting without violence, and use of a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony. Multiple local and federal law-enforcement agencies assisted with the investigation . Law enforcement officers seized over $36,000 worth of drugs, multiple vehicles, and over $100,000 in cash during drug bust in Clermont, Florida. During the search, deputies said they found a 12 gauge shotgun, 2,326 plants and about 7,600 pounds of processed marijuana, much of it ready for sale. Based on investigation reports, the seized vehicles contained over three pounds of fentanyl along with 22 pounds of methamphetamine,15 pounds of marijuana, two pounds of cocaine, and five ounces of heroin processed and packaged for trafficking. (Lake County Sheriff's Office) The homes were all connected to the water theft, according to deputies. Gregory Jones, 42, of Gary, faces pending charges in Lake Superior Court, including possession and dealing heroin and cocaine, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Department. On November 14, 2019 at approximately 9:04 p.m., Officers with the Groveland Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of State Road 50 and Montevista Road. . The Lake County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force this week seized 138 marijuana plants, 9 pounds of processed pot, 6 pounds of methamphetamine valued at over $270,000, several . Deputies reported finding over a pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms spread out in each of the mens bedrooms. 3. #OnePillCanKillhttps://t.co/jnaU777vfu pic.twitter.com/9cjPxFdps0. Investigators said they found three homes in the area used to dry and process marijuana. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Leesburg woman busted in Altoona after deputies receive report of suspicious Mercedes, Driver arrested on DUI charge after sipping craft beer in Mount Dora, Panhandler arrested after throwing hot coffee at Circle K clerk, Bank customer arrested after allegedly pounding ATM with hammer, 77-year-old Leesburg man dies after truck crashes into guardrail and overturns, Parents called to pick up children after consuming THC gummies at Carver Middle School, Unlicensed DUI suspect from Mexico jailed after found urinating in roadway, Slow-moving driver arrested after K-9 alerts on vehicle during traffic stop. Lake County Leader | April 26, 2022 9:35 AM. A drug bust in Florida led to the seizure of enough fentanyl to kill at least 500,000 people, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. At a home on Golden Pond Drive near . They also seized about a half a kilo of cocaine (worth approximately . Joint operation leads to largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history "Operation Sneak-A-Peak" was a joint investigation between undercover agents from the Lake County Sheriffs Office, surrounding local agencies, Homeland Security, the DEA, and the FBI. "Mr. All rights reserved. Groveland Officers made contact with the occupants of the vehicle and upon doing [] August 27, 2015. Eugene Isom, 44, and Marie Richardson, 42, were arrested on Wednesday at a home in Astatula. We will continue our efforts against large-scale illegal operations such as this one.". Practically 30 arrests made in largest fentanyl bust in Lake County historical past, sheriff says. The investigation at times required detectives to travel throughout the state of Florida, and as far away as Georgia. The warrants are the result of a year-end drug sweep that involved long-term investigatory efforts carried out by the Lake County Drug Task Force and their law enforcement partners throughout the last year, authorities said. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. In doing so, they learned a lot of these drugs were originating in Mexico.. (Lake County Sheriff's Office), Public File for KBCW-TV / KBCW 44 Cable 12. The primary drug trafficking broker operated from a federal Evidence related to an ongoing drug investigation was seized during a search of the home, said LCNA. Apr 13, 2005 at 11:00 pm. - Lake County Sheriff Don Bell announced in a Tuesday morning press release that his department made a pair of drug . / CBS San Francisco. They also seized four vehicles, 13 firearms and $12,000 in cash. 2022 Cox Media Group. The sheriffs office said there was also $218,000 in cash, seven firearms and two vehicles. On Wednesday, a total of 38 people were arrested facing a total of 44 felony drug and weapons charges. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2022 WOIO. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. . Casey Kieleszewski, from Plover, was sentenced Monday to nine years in prison . Maciel was booked into the Lake County Correctional Facility on suspicion of illegal cultivation and processing of marijuana. LAKE COUNTY, IL A 38-year-old Lake Villa man is behind bars on a $750,000 bail after authorities found nearly three kilograms of cocaine and a semi-automatic gun in his apartment last week . 1 min read. New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, Edgewater, South Daytona and Holly . Sunny. She graduated from UCF and returned to Central Florida after working in Colorado. . TAVARES The Lake County Sheriffs Office announced a large-scale drug bust Friday after a two-day roundup resulting in 47 arrests, with 23 others still to come. Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois, in 2021. . Detectives served six search warrants, seized five vehicles and confiscated more than $10,000 dollars. May 4, 2021. According to the sheriffs office, an investigation began last year after detectives received numerous tips on Isom. Law enforcement from the Clermont, Eustis, and . June 30, 2022, 4:24 PM. Marijuana seized in a bust of three residences in Clearlake Oaks on February 8, 2022. The drugs accumulated nearly $300,000 of street value with over 43 pounds of drugs contained in four vehicles. Later that day, deputies served a search warrant at all three homes. 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM PDT. A bank customer was arrested after allegedly using a hammer to pound on an ATM after he could not get his card back. Using what it called the "largest wiretap in Polk County history," the Polk County Sheriff's Office . The Flagler County Sheriffs Office operation took enough fentanyl off the streets to kill off the population of Palm Coast, according to Sheriff Rick Staly. (WLS) -- Authorities have issued 30 arrest warrants for individuals involved in major heroin and cocaine distribution rings in Northwest Indiana. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois last year. Detectives learned that a lot of these drugs were originating in Mexico, crossing the borders into Texas and California, and were then either transported to Florida, or shipped to our area via various parcel services. "These operations adversely impact the legal industry, have negative impacts on the environment, and are frequently the cause of other criminal activity. Authorities said the charges involve the possession and sale of a multitude of illicit drugs, including heroin, which has caused an epidemic of overdoses and deaths throughout Lake County and the nation. 2 accused of stealing from Florida Hobby Lobby store, police say, Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2023 Celebration: Concerts, food festival, parade floats, and tribute store, Universal Orlando 2023 Mardi Gras concert lineup: Here's who's performing and when, These Florida Lottery games have multiple $2 million, $1 million top prizes available. Lake County Arrest Info. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. All rights reserved. "As your Sheriff, my number one priority is to do everything in my power to keep our community safe," said Lake County (IL) Sheriff John D. Idleburg. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. CLERMONT, Fla. - Two people are behind bars after authorities in Lake County found drugs and firearms during a drug bust at a Clermont home. According to detectives, the seized drugs had a collective street value of $36,170. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. Charles Allen Cuz Carter, 50, of 2449 Bracknell Forest Trail in Tavares, is being held without bond after being charged with trafficking large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, racketeering, unlawful use of a two-way communication device and a handful of probation violations. Five people were arrested Friday after a search of a Lake County home yielded drugs, cash and ammunition, according to the Sheriff's Office. Dora with street values of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Investigators also found over $12,000 in cash and 13 firearms in the vehicles, 3 of which were stolen. LAKE COUNTY, Fla. A man and woman were arrested following a yearlong drug investigation that yielded 2 pounds of fentanyl, 8 pounds of cocaine and $218,000 in cash, according to the Lake County Sheriffs Office. Anyone with additional information about the case is asked to call the Roadmap Task Force or Marijuana Enforcement Unit of the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 707-262-4200. The investigation resulted in drug-related charges for 27 people, including the three primary targets. VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL - A drug trafficking organization distributing heroin and fentanyl in Volusia and Lake counties has been dismantled after a six-month investigation that culminated in a series of arrests and seizures of cash and drugs at locations across both counties. The charges resulting from the investigations include trafficking of drugs, sale of drugs and solicitation to purchase them. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said the investigation started in September 2020, when 32-year-old Demarcus Jefferson crashed his . All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. That warrant was served following a five-week investigation into an employee of the store . Dec 10, 2016 at 9:44 am. MISSOULA, Mont. Law enforcement said the drugs crossed the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas and California before being transported to Florida through parcel services. Detectives also confiscated three presses that enabled the suspects to more efficiently process and package the trafficking amounts of the drugs. 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Berlin Ulices Cardona-Zuniga, 20, of Tooele was arrested by Detectives with the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force after they had been investigating the suspect since . Thirteen people were arrested as suspects of a drug trafficking organization that distributes fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. Parents of several students were called to pick up their children after they consumed THC gummies at Carver Middle School in Leesburg. He said the network of suppliers and dealers traded in methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl and marijuana. Updated: Feb 9, 2022 / 05:26 PM MST. Gernes was arraigned in Wabasha County Court on one count of felony First-degree sales Tuesday. Law enforcement agencies from throughout the region converged Monday to serve warrants on three Polson homes as part of a drug investigation. Brown is charged with manufacturing/delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; unlawful possession of more than 900 grams of cocaine, a class X felony; and felon in possession of a firearm, a class 2 felony, according to police. Joint operation leads to largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. "This case was the culmination of great teamwork between the members serving in our Special Investigations Group and our federal partners, which will prevent nearly three kilos of cocaine from making it into our community.. Jul 16, 2019 Jul 16, 2019 Updated Jul 16, 2019 A pair of ATF special agents were injured in a shooting, while 15 people were arrested during a large-scale, multi-jurisdictional drug bust Tuesday . Lake County authorities have arrested numerous people and confiscated staggering amounts of contraband amid a four-month investigation into what has turned out to be the largest fentanyl bust in the history of the county, according to the Sheriff's Office. Pierre A. Suzanne, 53, of Saranac Lake was charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance (hydromorphone), fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and fourth . PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Narcotics Agency confirmed three people were arrested in a Painesville drug bust with the assistance of a SWAT . A Texas man is facing drug charges after a Lake County Sheriff's canine discovers over two kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop in Waukegan Friday afternoon.Lake County News-Sun Drug cartel linked to 600-pound marijuana bust in Round Lake Park, police say. Detectives credited the success of the operation to the hard work, dedication, and inter-agency cooperation between the partners of the County-City Investigative Bureau, which includes the Clermont, Leesburg, Eustis, and Mount Dora police departments, as well as the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Office of the State Attorney for the 5th Judicial Circuit. 1:07. This comes after the sheriffs office announced the end of a four-month investigation called Operation Sneak-a-Peek, targeting high-level drug traffickers. 74 Charged in Massive Drug Bust in Florida's Lake County. Eight members of a street gang known as "Satan Disciple" accused of involvement in drug dealing and violent acts across Lake County were arrested in a coordinated effort . A Lake City man is facing a felony drug sale charge after the Wabasha County Sheriffs Office reported seizing large quantities of hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana wax and other drugs including fentanyl. During the bust, authorities also arrested 52-year-old Salvador Diaz Maciel at one of the homes. | Become a News 6 Insider (its free!)]. Officers executed warrants or conducted bust buys at the stores, seizing in total 21,850 grams of K-2 and around $95,000 along with 2 cars, 4 guns, and small amounts of cannabis and heroin . Man arrested, $100,000 in marijuana seized in Gary drug bust. Advertisement. He was not found in the initial roundup, but Grinnell said warrant investigators were actively seeking him and 22 others. Its county seat is Tavares, and its largest city is Clermont. Source: Lake County Sheriff's Office, Three main subjects, Cliff "Sneak" Johnson, 40, Charles "Cuz" Carter, 50, and Andrew "Smurph" Woodruff, 37, were arrested for drug-related charges for the largest fentanyl operation in Lake County history. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) - A total of 23 people have been sentenced after a multi-year investigation into a Salt Lake County drug ring. In Lake County, the four-month-long drug investigation concerned 9 completely different companies and was referred to as operation Sneak-A-Peek named after the primary suspect brokers realized about-Cliff Johnson. (WLS) -- Authorities have issued 30 arrest warrants for individuals involved in major heroin and cocaine distribution rings in Northwest Indiana. A total of 74 suspected drug dealers now face charges, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Those arrested . Richardson was arrested and faces charges of trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and trafficking of fentanyl over 28 grams. Grinnell said these operations and others over the year targeted dealers because addicts are not typically the villains in drug rings. Investigators identified three men: 40-year-old Cliff Johnson, 37-year-old Andrew Woodruff, and 50-year-old Charles Carter as the ring leaders, pushing drugs from Leesburg to Mt. According to the task force, on January 11 around 3pm, they served a Search Warrant at the Boone Street 7-Eleven located in South Aberdeen. Sheriff's SWAT teams raided another suspect's house four times over the years, Grinnell said. The Grays Harbor Drug Task Force made an arrest at a South Aberdeen business for an employee selling drugs at work. Charges filed against 23-year-old Noah Gernes say deputies executed a search warrant at a Lake City residence in the 500 block of North Lakeshore Dr. on November 23. at 160 Serenity Blvd. Hes also being held without bond. Compared to Gladwin County's three registered labs from 2005 and 2011, Midland County's five registered labs from 2011 to 2014, Mescota . READ: Floridas 15-week abortion law is unconstitutional, judge rules, That amount of fentanyl could literally kill thousands, Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell said during a press conference Thursday announcing the results of Operation Sneak-A-Peak.. "But we will.". Lake County is included in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Authorities were able to seize 11.5 pounds of methamphetamine, one pound of cocaine, 40 grams . 16, INCLUDING PRETEEN, ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST. Expand. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration recorded seven registered labs in its National Clandestine Laboratory Register for Clare County from 2006 to 2012, four in Harrison, one in Clare and two in Lake. Apt #202 in Lake Wales, where they found another pound of cocaine . Gernes has since posted $100,000 conditional bail. Updated 8/6/2021 6:51 AM. "The seizure of seven thousand six hundred pounds is the single largest seizure of processed marijuana by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, to date," deputies said in a statement. We at the DEA, were focusing on a strategy of one pill can kill., READ: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court justice. Multiple local and federal law-enforcement agencies assisted with the investigation, dubbed Operation Sneak-A-Peek. The probe began in February when detectives developed information on the three main targets, who were arrested June 22. Isom was arrested and faces several charges, including tampering with physical evidence, trafficking in cocaine over 400 grams and trafficking in fentanyl over 28 grams. Chicago Tribune. It was not immediately known when Maciel would appear in court on the charges. The Groveland Police Department makes huge narcotics bust during a routine traffic stop. Two were arrested after a search warrant for illegal . Operations like this one save lives and put the pushers of poison behind bars, Grinnell said. No," he said. "Operations such as this one pump large amounts of unregulated and untaxed cannabis into the market. Deputies say all but nine of a total of 27 suspects have been taken into custody. He is due back in court on December 12. He said he wasnt sure how big the blow was, but undercover agents informed him it was significant. By Becky Jacobs. The Lake County Narcotics . Garrett is charged with trafficking in cocaine over 200 grams within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of marijuana greater than 20 grams with . By the time it was over, law enforcement said they tapped into a drug ring with close to thirty suspects and made the largest fentanyl seizure in the history of Lake County at more . Notable arrests included Jykez Jackson, 19, who is accused of trafficking meth, heroin and fentanyl in south Lake County; Alphonsa Williams, 29, who allegedly operated out of Wildwood; Valentino Knowles, 30, charged with trafficking cocaine in Leesburg; and Omar Aviles-Lopez, 43, and Julio Gonzales-Pabon, 25, two Osceola residents accused of supplying cocaine to Knowles. Undercover narcotics detectives from the Lake County Sheriff's Office recently wrapped up a four-month investigation with a huge bust that netted the largest amount of fentanyl (over 3 pounds) ever confiscated in the history of the county. AUBURN Police arrested four men at 2 a.m. Monday in a small house on Lake Auburn Avenue and charged them with a variety of drug and weapons violations following an investigation. Following a 16-month undercover investigation, Polk County Sheriff's Office undercover Narcotics detectives and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force made 29 arrests in the Lake Wales area and obtained three arrest warrants related to the trafficking, sale, and possession of illegal narcotics. "You can't negotiate with them, and that's why we go after (them).". LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Nearly $5 million worth of illegal drugs were seized in Lake County, Illinois, in 2021. According to deputies, the seized cannabis had an approximate value of $7 million. Advertisement. Lake Worth police made a drug bust on Friday, May 20, which is the department's largest in history. On Tuesday the . Oct 16, 2017 at 2:18 pm. Deputies said an investigation revealed that . 0. Grinnell noted noted that since beginning the crackdown operations, which have resulted in 371 arrests since late 2017, drug overdoses in the county have started to slow. Patch is a community platform: Here is how you can contribute on Patch. RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WQOW) - One of the eleven people charged in a major drug bust in Rusk County is going to prison. Andrew Smurph Woodruff, 37, of 5616 Galloping Drive in Apopka, was charged with trafficking large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine, racketeering, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Last updated 7/29/2021 at 11:58am. The charges resulted from the operation dubbed "Close to Home," which was . Operation "Sneak-A-Peak" began in February when officials said they developed information on three men they said were key to the operation. Gernes and a man identified as his roommate were home at the time of the raid. The Lake County Sheriff's Office arrested and booked over 27 people and three search warrants in relation to the investigation of drug-related charges. Drug bust uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 800K people. By Charlie Dwyer. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Police held a briefing on Monday to share information on the drugs and weapons seizure. In early 2021, the Polk County Sheriff's Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA) and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) initiated a joint investigation of a drug trafficking organization with ties to the Juarez Mexican Drug Cartel. Lake County detectives make the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. On Tuesday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office Roadmap Taskforce and Marijuana Enforcement Unit were investigating reports of water theft in the area of Henderson Drive in Clearlake Oaks, not far from the shores of Clear Lake. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the investigation, which involved the FBI, DEA, and multiple other state and federal agencies, uncovered a "complex" methamphetamine distribution scheme. Jun 22, 2016 at 7:03 pm. Grinnell said that after this, undercover agents will take some time to rest with their families before rejoining the team and preparing for new operations. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Last year, the Special Investigation Group (SIG) seized nearly 70 pounds of powder cocaine, over 11 pounds of methamphetamine, over three pounds of heroin, nearly eight pounds of ketamine, over five pounds of illegally trafficked cannabis and hundreds of grams of crack cocaine, ecstasy and fentanyl, according to the sheriff's office. Those arrested included people accused of being mid- and high-level suppliers and street-level drug dealers, Lake County Sheriff Peyton Grinnell said. PAINESVILLE, Ohio (WOIO) - The Lake County Narcotics Agency confirmed three people were arrested in a Painesville drug bust with the assistance of a SWAT unit. Published: Sep. 19, 2022 at 12:17 PM PDT. As of the 2020 census, the population was 383,956. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Tristan Bofinger, 25, is charged with aggravated drug trafficking . Undercover narcotics detectives from the Lake County Sheriffs Office recently wrapped up a four-month investigation with a huge bust that netted the largest amount of fentanyl (over 3 pounds) ever confiscated in the history of the county. LAKE COUNTY, Ind. TAVARES The Lake County Sheriff's Office announced a large-scale drug bust Friday after a two-day roundup resulting in 47 arrests, with 23 others still to come. Published: Jul. VIDEO: Undercover operation leads to record-setting fentanyl bust in Lake County. Source: Lake County Sheriff's Office. Updated: May 11, 2021 / 07:43 AM CDT SHARE NEW . LCNA said the 60-year-old man from the home was arrested on a warrant for manufacturing crack cocaine in the vicinity of children, which is a first-degree felony. Exclusive: Federal indictments follow an October drug bust in York County that officials say was the largest ever -- 60-plus pounds of fentanyl, plus cocaine and meth. "Operation Sneak-A-Peak" was a joint investigation between undercover agents from the Lake County Sheriffs Office, surrounding local agencies, Homeland Security, the DEA, and the FBI. Many of those arrested have extensive criminal histories, the Sheriffs Office said in a statement. TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) - A man who is residing in the U.S. illegally according to police has been arrested after a drug bust on Wednesday. Lindenhurst Man Faces Charges After Home Invasion, Shooting, Co-Working Business Planned For Grayslake, Medline, Grayslake Chamber Of Commerce Receive EDC Awards, Lake Co. Deputies Issue 42 Tickets, Arrest 3 During Holiday Detail, 2023 Income Tax Season Opens In IL: When To File 2022 Returns With IRS, McHenry Woman Nabbed For Intimidation: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter, Check Out These Homes For Sale In Grayslake, Grayslake Woman's Non-Profit Brings Hope, Ornaments To Sick Patients, Chicago-Area Food Pantries See Spike In Visits Over Past Year, Lindenhurst Breast Cancer Patient Honored During Bears Game, 80 Years Later, Grayslake Sailor Killed At Pearl Harbor Laid To Rest. High 57F. According to a press release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the individuals seen above have been served with arrest warrants or are currently being sought by law enforcement. July 1, 2022. A record-setting drug bust has led to more than a dozen arrests in Lake County, and deputies say there could be more to come. Agents say they also discovered that the group was pushing a new synthetic opioid known as Isotonitazene, or ISO, which can be 100 times stronger than fentanyl. CLEARLAKE OAKS, Lake County (CBS SF) Authorities in Lake County this week located more than 2,000 plants and over 7,500 pounds of processed marijuana in what sheriff's deputies billed as the single largest seizure in county history. February 11, 2022 / 5:57 PM LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - Deputies said they uncovered a nearly $300,000 drug trafficking operation and booked 27 people on drug-related charges, which reportedly makes this the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. They also helped educate community partners on the warning signs and how to report suspected human trafficking. Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana and more were seized in what detectives are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history. 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