17 charged, accused of operating large drug ring in Athens

A U.S. Attorney announced the unsealing of two federal indictments and one criminal complaint on Tuesday against 17 people accused of operating an armed drug trafficking network in Athens.

The charges involve the distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and other controlled substances.

Thirteen federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies collaborated to execute 12 search warrants in Athens and Atlanta on Aug. 26, leading to 13 arrests…

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