Georgia man arrested after massive drug and gun bust at home and auto body shop, deputies say

JESSUP, Ga. — A Georgia man is behind bars after Wayne County deputies executed a searched of a home and a business and found guns and drugs.

On May 27, the Jesup-Wayne Tactical Narcotics Team searched a home on 612 South 4th Street (residence) and England’s Collision Center both in Jesup, which led authorities to investigate Eric England and his distribution of drugs.

It is unclear if England works for this business.

While searching the two different addresses, authorities found Cocaine, LSD, Marijuana, and THC oil products, approximately 700 Tadalafil tablets 14 Lidocaine patches, three firearms and $19,322.

The 56-year-old England of Jesup was arrested and will face several drug charges.

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Officials said this investigation is ongoing and could result in more arrests and charges.

They encourage anyone with information pertaining to this case or any illegal drug or criminal activity to contact the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at 912-427-5970 or the Jesup Police Department at 912-427-1300.

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