A convicted felon from Northeast Georgia was arrested at a convenience store with nearly 7,000 potentially fatal doses of fentanyl, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD) says.
Dwan Hewlett, 40, was arrested at the store located at 645 Danielsville Road on the afternoon of December 20. Members of the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force and the ACCPD Gang Unit took part in the joint operation.
Police arrested Hewlett after a short foot chase. During their investigation, agents searched Hewlett’s vehicle. They seized fentanyl, meth, cocaine, packaging materials, and a digital scale, a press release says.
The release says Hewlett possessed approximately 139 grams of fentanyl, which is almost 5 ounces. Hewlett was also found to be in possession of a firearm with a serial number that was altered.
Police charged Hewlett with trafficking fentanyl, meth, and cocaine, possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, and obstruction, among other charges.
Authorities encourage anyone with information about drug activity in the Athens area to contact ACCPD’s drug tip line at 706-613-3297.
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