Agents seized $18,000 worth of drugs plus cash, firearms and vehicles in a drug bust in Toccoa Monday. (photo/ARDEO)
Two Toccoa men are behind bars charged with drug trafficking after community tips led law enforcement to their door.
40-year old Ronald James Savage and 37-year old Carey Lee Wilbanks were arrested this afternoon after officers executed a search warrant at Savage’s home at 652 Long Circle in Toccoa.
The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) took part in the joint operation.
A press release from ARDEO says the warrant was initiated “based on multiple tips received from the community.”
“The three month investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately 180 grams of crystal methamphetamine and a quantity of alprazolam a schedule IV pharmaceutical also packaged for distribution along with a small amount of marijuana,” says ARDEO Special Agent in Charge Mitchell Posey.
The estimated street value of the drugs is $18,000. Stephens County authorities also seized 10 firearms and four vehicles.
Savage and Wilbanks are both charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of Schedule IV narcotics with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Both were transported to the Stephens County Detention Center. Posey says the investigation continues.
ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.
