AUGUSTA, Ga. – Six people were arrested and large quantities of fentanyl, other narcotics, and firearms were seized Wednesday afternoon after authorities executed search warrants at a hotel on 5th Street, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said.
At about 2:45 p.m. Jan. 21, the sheriff’s office SWAT Team, Narcotics Division, and Crime Suppression Team served two search warrants at the Budgetel Inn and Suites, 954 5th Street. The warrants targeted two separate rooms on the property.
Investigators said the operation resulted in multiple arrests for outstanding warrants and drug-related offenses. Authorities credited information provided by community members for helping initiate the investigation, noting tips submitted through the MySheriff App played a role in developing the cases…