Antwuan Brown, a resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Linda T. Walker, charged with possession and intent to distribute fentanyl. Authorities claim Brown had approximately 240,000 fentanyl pills and 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder, marking the largest fentanyl seizure in the district's history.
Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. praised the actions of federal and local law enforcement, stating they "undoubtedly saved countless lives through their diligent investigation and seizure of this immense quantity of deadly fentanyl." He committed to "aggressively target alleged fentanyl dealers who seek to poison our communities for profit."
Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division, emphasized the ongoing strategy to "combat the fentanyl crisis by holding the most dangerous and prolific drug traffickers accountable." He noted that stopping these activities would save lives since "fentanyl is the number one killer among Americans aged 18-45."
The Sandy Springs Police Department highlighted their commitment to reducing illegal drugs' impact, particularly fentanyl, working closely with federal partners like DEA/HIDTA. They expressed appreciation for the U.S. Attorney's Office in prosecuting the case.
On March 21, 2025, as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program and Sandy Springs Police executed search warrants at a Sandy Springs apartment and vehicle. They discovered a pill press with fentanyl powder and two firearms.
Officers encountered Brown with a key to the targeted vehicle. The search revealed 240,000 fentanyl pills, 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder, cocaine, and methamphetamine, leading to Brown's arrest.
The charges remain allegations, and Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case is under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Sandy Springs Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Matthew R. LaGrone is in charge of prosecution.
This case falls under Operation Take Back America, a nationwide effort by the Department of Justice to combat illegal immigration, dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime. The initiative coordinates resources from the Department's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces and Project Safe Neighborhood.
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