MCSO seizes 42 pounds of cocaine worth nearly $2.4 million; two arrested
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- MCSO seized 42 pounds of cocaine worth $2.4 million; two suspects arrested and charged with trafficking.
- Investigation by Collaborative Intelligence Group concluded June 17, 2026; additional charges may follow.
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that investigators seized 42 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of nearly $2.4 million following a narcotics investigation.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the investigation was conducted by the agency’s Collaborative Intelligence Group (CIG) and concluded on June 17, 2026.
Authorities said investigators recovered approximately 42 pounds of cocaine, valued at $2,379,500, during the operation.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the case:
Jose Angel Tamez IV
Jose Angel Tamez III
Both men have been charged with Trafficking Cocaine.
The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing and additional charges could be forthcoming.
In a statement, the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office emphasized its commitment to targeting narcotics trafficking and violent criminal activity within the community.
“We will not stop. Not on our watch,” the agency said. “We want to let the criminals know yet again, we know who you are. We know where you are. It is only a matter of time.”
No additional details about the investigation have been released at this time.
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