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60+ arrested in opioid pill operation in metro Atlanta

More than 60 arrested in opioid operation in metro Atlanta 

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — Dangerous opioids and the people accused of selling them are now off the street

The Spalding County sheriff's office sent Channel 2 Action News pictures of the raids and people arrested in the operations.

Deputies arrested more than 60 people accused of pushing drugs through metro area communities.

Investigators said they obtained more than 100 arrest warrants.

“In total we have already obtained more than 100 arrest warrants and are in the process of obtaining additional warrants for a total of approximately 60 offenders who sell narcotics locally, supply narcotics to local dealers, and distribute narcotics in the metro Atlanta area. These offenders are facing charges ranging from unlawful use of telecommunications devices, trafficking and distribution of methamphetamine, distribution of heroin, possession of firearms during the commission of these crimes, violations of the Georgia Criminal Street Gang Act specifically targeting the Ghost Face Gangsters, and other related charges," said Sheriff Darrell Dix.

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