Criminals dealing in “spice” were arrested in a North Florida drug trafficking bust.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested five individuals in connection to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) selling “Spice,” an artificial drug to simulate the effects of THC.
The investigation began in December 2020 in reference to a larger narcotics investigation from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Through undercover investigations, agents identified 44-year-old Kendrick Johnson as an active supplier in the drug trafficking organization.
FDLE Pensacola agents and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a search warrant at Johnson’s residence. Agents recovered approximately one pound of Spice, 19 pounds of chemical powder used to create synthetic cannabis, three (3) firearms, and $36,845.97 U.S currency. Johnson was placed under arrest for charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, trafficking synthetic cannabinoids (spice), and the unlawful use of a two-way communication device…