Authorities say a months-long investigation into a North Georgia drug trafficking network has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of large quantities of potentially deadly drugs.
Investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation say the multi-agency investigation, known as “Operation Silent Hand,” targeted a drug trafficking organization distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl and pharmaceutical opioids across Hall, Habersham, Franklin, Stephens, White and Gwinnett counties.
Officials say the organization maintained contacts in metro Atlanta to help traffic illicit drugs and pharmaceutical opioids throughout North Georgia…