Police recover several weapons, over 80lbs. of drugs in massive drug bust

ATLANTA — Atlanta police shared photos of a huge drug bust at a location on Collier Road.

On Thursday, APD’s Narcotics and APEX Unit were called out to 1185 Collier Road NW about illegal narcotics.

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When they got to the location, they found bags of marijuana and a large safe containing several firearms, one of which was stolen, according to police.

Officers said they also found sealed bags of “suspected cocaine.”

The following items were recovered:

• 84.31 lbs. of marijuana
• 2.5 lbs. of psilocybin mushrooms
• Glock 43 9mm pistol (stolen out of Gwinnett County 19-119391)
• Aero Precision X15 .223
• Spikes Tactical .223
• Kel-Tec sub-2000 rifle
• Taurus 9m pistol
• Ruger Prescott .380
• Colt MK Series 380
• Smith & Wesson MP Shield

APD said it is continuing its efforts to combat gangs, guns, and drugs.

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