Multi-agency operation seizes illegal drugs and firearms in Georgia

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Ryan K. Buchanan U.S. Attorney | US Attorney's office Northern District of Georgia

The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the results of a two-week, multi-agency parcel interdiction operation that resulted in multiple seizures of illegal drugs and firearms being shipped through the district.

"We are relentless in our efforts to identify, disrupt, and prosecute those who use the U.S. Mail to traffic illegal drugs and firearms," said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "Our continued collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners is a priority crucial to curtailing the illegal flow of drugs and weapons into our communities. Those contemplating illegal shipments of such contraband should be aware of the serious consequences of committing this crime."

"The U.S. Postal Inspection Service seeks to identify, disrupt, and dismantle drug trafficking organizations that attempt to illegally utilize the mail system," stated Tommy D. Coke, Inspector in Charge of the Atlanta Division. "I commend the hard work and countless hours put forth by all of our law enforcement partners to coordinate resources to combat illicit drug activity."

In March 2024, a team comprising federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies conducted an operation targeting suspicious parcels in the mail stream. This effort resulted in seizures of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, psilocybin (mushrooms), oxycodone, Xanax, steroids, marijuana, numerous firearms, and large amounts of currency suspected to be related to narcotics trafficking. The operation has led to four arrests for drug trafficking offenses so far.

The parcel interdiction team included several law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Drug Enforcement Administration among others along with support from various District Attorneys' Offices.

The Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia recommends parents and children learn about drug dangers at websites like www.justthinktwice.gov; www.operationprevention.com/; and www.dea.gov/onepill.

For further information, the U.S. Attorney’s Public Affairs Office can be contacted at USAGAN.PressEmails@usdoj.gov or (404) 581-6016.