The Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office announces the successful dismantling of a multi-State and county drug trafficking organization responsible for distributing significant quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and other controlled substances throughout middle Georgia and the metro Atlanta area, the Carolinas, and Tennessee.

This investigation was conducted in coordination with the Butts County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Georgia Narcotics Division, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

The District Attorney’s Office with special help from Chief Assistant District Attorney Leslie Tilson worked closely with investigators to identify the need for a long-term, multi-jurisdictional strategy targeting upper-level narcotics traffickers operating within the circuit.

Throughout this investigation, law enforcement executed multiple search warrants and conducted targeted traffic stops, each resulting in arrests for trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.

Through months of coordinated investigative efforts, an organization was uncovered that was responsible for trafficking large quantities of illegal substances across multiple jurisdictions, including Butts, Monroe, Lamar, Spalding, Henry, and Clayton Counties. Investigators further determined that this organization has been linked to multiple suspected overdose incidents within the region. This investigation showed that this organization was responsible for distributing at a minimum 10 kilograms of methamphetamine weekly.

During the operation, investigators seized more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine, approximately one pound of toxic fentanyl, in excess of 1 kilogram of cocaine, ecstasy, and marijuana, along with other evidence consistent with large-scale drug trafficking.

On April 15th, 2026, multiple agencies deployed across the State of Georgia to serve arrest warrants in connection with this case. During those arrests yesterday, agents seized more than 400 grams of methamphetamine, trafficking amounts of fentanyl, over 5 pounds of marijuana, and multiple firearms. At the conclusion of yesterday’s events, over 27 individuals were taken into custody.

These investigations are demanding, relentless, and often require law enforcement officers to sacrifice time with their families in order to protect ours. The success of this operation is a direct result of the unwavering commitment, long hours, and personal sacrifices made by these Sheriff’s Offices and every law enforcement professional involved. Our community should take confidence in knowing that there are men and women who put their safety on the line every single day. It is their dedication, their sacrifice, and their refusal to back down that ensures our communities remain safe and that those who threaten them are held accountable.

The District Attorney’s Office would like to commend Tim Campfield, John Thompson and Nick Ortiz of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Josh Pitts, Hunter Hemphill, and Paul Vu from the Butts County Sheriff’s Office for the hours and dedication that they put into this leading investigation.

The Towaliga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office will use every available legal resource to aggressively prosecute those responsible for distributing these dangerous and illegal substances within our communities.