The GBI says two people have been arrested in a drug case in White and Hall counties, with $20 thousand worth of fentanyl and cocaine in Cleveland and Gainesville. Suspect Travis Sims is 49 years old, from Hall County; Derrance Damon is 43, from White County.
From WSB TV…
On March 28, the GBI along with several law agencies began a three-month investigation at a home in the 4000 block of Post Road in Cleveland, Ga. and a storage unit located in Gainesville, Ga.
Two days later, while conducting a search warrant authorities reportedly found over half a pound of fentanyl, more than 110 grams of crack cocaine, over half an ounce of powder cocaine, numerous prescription pills, and guns.
The street value of the drugs was $23,000.
The GBI has arrested Travis Sims, age 49, of Gainesville, and Derrance Damon, age 43, of Cleveland.
Sims was charged with trafficking of fentanyl, trafficking of cocaine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and sale of cocaine. Damon was charged with trafficking of fentanyl, possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
This investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are anticipated.
If you have information related to drug activity, you are asked to call ARDEO at 706-348-7410. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-597-8477, online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.