Five people are behind bars for allegedly trafficking drugs in North Georgia. GBI agent Mitchell Posey with the Appalachian Regional Drug task force identifies the suspects as 28-year old Crystal Merrell, 47-year old Tammy Albright and 38-year old Benjamin Collins, all of Cleveland, as well as, 34-year old Justin Clark of Helen and 45-year old Angela Green of Powder Springs.
The five were arrested Tuesday, Feb. 24, following a four month investigation by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office and White County Sheriff’s Office.
Posey says task force agents and members of the White County Sheriff’s Office served arrest warrants at multiple locations. The investigation is a continuation of the dismantling of a local methamphetamine trafficking network responsible for trafficking pounds of methamphetamine in White, Habersham and Stephens Counties.
Green is charged with Violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Albright is charged with Violation of RICO Act, Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, Possession of Methamphetamine and illegal use of a communication facility. Collins is charged with Violation of RICO Act, Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, and Possession of Methamphetamine. Clark is charged with possession of methamphetamine. Merrell is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
Posey says the investigation continues and additional arrests are pending.
