Metro Atlanta Drug Investigation Seizes Over $1 Million in Narcotics

Major Drug Seizure in Metro Atlanta on December 2, 2025

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, working alongside the FBI's Atlanta and Cartersville offices, executed multiple search warrants in the metro Atlanta area. The searches were part of a months-long investigation into drug trafficking affecting several Georgia counties.

Authorities Seize Fentanyl, Other Drugs, Weapons and Cash

During the execution of these search warrants, authorities seized approximately 8.2 kilograms of suspected fentanyl. Investigators also confiscated about three ounces of suspected heroin and three ounces of suspected cocaine. In addition, more than 10,000 suspected Schedule I and Schedule II pills were recovered.

Law enforcement officers also seized 71 firearms and a live hand grenade during the operation. Authorities recovered roughly $250,000 in cash in connection with the searches. Officials estimated that the drugs taken off metro Atlanta streets had a street value well over $1 million.

Ten Arrests and Alleged Distribution Network

As a result of the investigation and the search warrants carried out on December 2, 2025, ten people were arrested and charged. Authorities stated that the operation targeted a fentanyl distribution network that was supplying illegal drugs to multiple Georgia counties, including Paulding, Cobb, Douglas, Carroll and Haralson counties.

Multi-Agency Cooperation in Northwest Georgia

The Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, which is managed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, led the operation. The task force includes members from multiple local law enforcement agencies, including sheriff's offices and police departments across the region, along with the GBI.

Task Force Commander Daniel Nicholson stated that the case illustrates the impact of cooperation between federal, state and local agencies involved in combating crime. Authorities reported that the investigation into the fentanyl distribution network remains active and ongoing.

Estimated Impact of Fentanyl Seizure

Officials reported that the amount of fentanyl seized in metro Atlanta was sufficient to potentially kill nearly 4.1 million people, based on their estimates. They described the seized substances as illegal drugs tied to drug trafficking affecting multiple counties in northwest Georgia.