Report of suspicious car leads to big drug and gun bust in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ga. — A call reporting a suspicious vehicle in Fayette County led to a big arrest last week.

Deputies pulled the car over and found a 19-year-old driver with two outstanding warrants and a car full of illegal items.

A search of the car uncovered 3.4 ounces of marijuana, two semi-automatic rifles, both an AK-47 and a modified AR-15, ammunition, digital scales, and THC vape pens.

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The driver was arrested on felony charges.

Deputies have not yet identified the suspect.

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