Sarasota, Florida – Sarasota Police Department officers seized a large quantity of illegal drugs, including nearly 667 grams of cocaine, and arrested a local man during the execution of a search warrant tied to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation, authorities confirmed Wednesday.
The arrest follows weeks of investigative work by detectives and resulted in multiple felony charges against a Sarasota resident with a prior criminal history.
Search Warrant Leads to Major Drug Seizure
According to a Sarasota Police Department press release, officers executed a search warrant at a Sarasota apartment connected to suspected drug activity. During the search, detectives recovered a significant amount of narcotics and cash believed to be linked to drug distribution.
Police reported discovering 666.8 grams of cocaine, found in both rock and powder form, along with 204 grams of marijuana. Investigators also seized approximately $2,800 in cash, which authorities believe was proceeds from drug sales…