A southeast Gainesville man was arrested on drug charges after investigators said they found three-quarters of a million dollars worth of drugs in his possession.
Daniel Hernandez, 36, is facing charges of trafficking marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of THC oil with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of psilocybin, and possession of marijuana.
Hall County Sheriff’s investigators and Homeland Security agents said they found the drugs while executing a search warrant at Hernandez’s home in the 3000 block of Wallace Road on Thursday, May 9.
According to a news release from the sheriff’s office, investigators found about 65 pounds of marijuana, 450 THC edibles, 60 ounces of THC oil, 2,870 grams of THC moon rocks, 11 THC vapes, and 18 grams of psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms. They also found five guns, two cars, and about $156,000 cash.
The drugs have an estimated street value of $753,200.
The drugs and cash were seized from the home and from a storage unit that was also in Hernandez’s name.
Hernandez is being held at the Hall County Jail without bond, and the investigation remains ongoing.
