The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested five people connected to a drug trafficking organization accused of manufacturing and selling “Spice,” a synthetic drug that mimics the effects of THC.
The investigation began in December 2020 as part of a larger narcotics case led by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Through undercover operations, agents identified 44-year-old Kendrick Johnson as a key supplier within the trafficking network.
On September 23, FDLE Pensacola agents and Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at Johnson’s residence. During the search, investigators seized approximately one pound of Spice, 19 pounds of chemical powder used to produce synthetic cannabis, three firearms, and $36,845.97 in cash. Johnson was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking synthetic cannabinoids, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device…