More than $20K worth of drugs seized following 3-month investigation at Ga. home, storage unit

WHITE COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said an investigation led to two arrests and thousands of dollars worth of drugs taken off the street.

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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.

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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.

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