ATHENS, Ga. — Two men face drug charges following a law enforcement operation, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department reported.
Officers seized about two kilograms of fentanyl, two ounces of cocaine, a firearm, forged identification documents and about $7,000 in U.S. currency during the searches on Sycamore Drive and Chateau Terrace Oct. 16.
The searches were conducted by the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force at properties controlled by Francisco De Jesus Reyes-Lopez and Miguel Reyes-Lopez.
The ACCPD Gang Unit, Downtown Unit and K-9 Unit assisted task force officers during the operation.
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Francisco De Jesus Reyes-Lopez was charged with trafficking in fentanyl and trafficking in cocaine.
Miguel Reyes-Lopez was charged with trafficking in fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Law enforcement authorities noted that additional firearm and forgery charges are pending in connection with the seized weapon and forged identification documents.
Authorities ask anyone with information or tips regarding illegal drug distribution to call the Drug Tip Line at 706-613-3297.
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