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DEA seizes 280 pounds of meth, fentanyl in multi-county drug bust
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway The DEA confiscated over 280 pounds of meth and more than four pounds of fentanyl, in addition to guns.
A significant drug bust has taken place in multiple counties, resulting in the seizure of substantial amounts of illicit substances. The DEA confiscated over 280 pounds of meth and more than four pounds of fentanyl, in addition to guns. The bust also involved the discovery of a large quantity of meth in a Cobb County home, located near a high school.
The meth was found scattered throughout the suspect's property, including their car, home, and backyard. Further details about the operation and the charges faced by the alleged drug traffickers are available from the source. The DEA has confirmed that three individuals are facing federal charges in connection with the bust.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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