The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office revealed the “conclusion of a long-term narcotics investigation” on Wednesday evening.
10 kilograms of cocaine | Street value: $600,000116 pounds of marijuana | Street value $300,000Action News Jax spoke with Susan Pitman, the founder of“A drug dealer is quite aware he can make a supply of whatever drug it is, meth, cocaine, etc, go a lot of further by adding a tiny amount of fentanyl,” she said. “We are being so manipulated and people don’t realize it these folks are real smart and they’re reaching our kids.
Sheriff Waters says the investigation was to target some of the largest known drug traffickers in the area, adding that fentanyl entering the drug market has hurt the community. Pitman with Drug Free Duval said among many things, they work with law enforcement agencies regarding strategies, trends and risks.
“I don’t think our street are only safer because they got a few bad actors off the streets,” she said. “They want this to be a healthier, better community and they’re playing their role.” Drug Free Duval said while enforcement is a major key, reducing the need and demand is just as important. They provide services to help anyone who’s dealing with addiction.
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