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21 arrested after FBI finds more than $5 million in drugs at metro Atlanta homes

ATLANTA — After searching several homes around metro Atlanta, the FBI says they, along with local agencies, found more than $5 million in drugs.

Houston County and Perry Police Department searched nine homes around the metro Atlanta area and recovered a large number of illegal drugs and cash.

So far, 21 people have been arrested, but the FBI says more could be charged.

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Agents say those involved were funneling the drugs into Houston County, which is just south of Macon, and beyond.

Investigators say they found:

  • 76.8 pounds of marijuana
  • 9.7 pounds of methamphetamine
  • 13.4 pounds of powder cocaine
  • 4.32 pounds of ecstasy, believed to be laced with fentanyl
  • 15.45 pounds of THC edibles
  • Over $200,000 in cash

None of those arrested have been identified.

It’s unclear where the raided homes were located.

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