APD, Buncombe County Sheriff make largest fentanyl seizure in county history

Working together, the Asheville Police Department and the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office seized almost 17 pounds. of fentanyl and cocaine during the arrest of Jesse Milton Ogletree Jr.

Following a tip received through the Tip411 app, detectives reported to Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville on April 22, where they made the arrest and seizure.

Officers seized eight firearms—including four semi-automatic weapons—more than 33 pounds. of narcotics and $13,582 in cash, as well as large-scale drug distribution equipment…

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