VENICE, FL – A woman was arrested and nearly 218 grams of fentanyl seized in a drug bust on Tuesday in Venice, Florida, as part of an extensive multiagency investigation.
Drug Bust Details
The arrest occurred along southbound Interstate 75 near exit 195. Authorities apprehended Stacy Garrett, a 44-year-old landscaper from North Port, who was found in possession of nearly ¼ kilogram of fentanyl. The Venice Police Department shared the details of the arrest in a Facebook post.
Seized Fentanyl
A total of 217.8 grams of fentanyl, a highly potent and dangerous opioid, was confiscated during the operation. The authorities are working to determine the drug’s distribution network, which could have had far-reaching impacts across the area.
Arrest and Charges
Garrett was charged with several felony offenses, including drug trafficking and obstructing justice for tampering with evidence. In addition, she faces two counts of contempt of court, according to Sarasota County Jail records…