A Mexican man accused of helping move large amounts of cocaine from Mexico into metro Atlanta has pleaded guilty in federal court after authorities say the trafficking operation brought more than 170 pounds of the drug into Georgia.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 52-year-old Orfael Macedo Bustos admitted to his role in a conspiracy that transported cocaine into metro Atlanta using tractor-trailers.
Here’s everything to know.
How much cocaine was seized in Georgia
Federal investigators said they have seized more than 170 pounds of cocaine connected to the investigation since it began in 2017…