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Traffic stop ends with police taking nearly 600 grams of meth, cocaine off the streets

GBI drug trafficking arrest Hall Gwinnett counties Law enforcement said they seized 3.5 pounds of suspected methamphetamine, 1.4 pounds of suspected cocaine, 22 grams of suspected MDMA, 1 pound of suspected marijuana, and 11 firearms, including one that was reported stolen.

A traffic stop involving multiple agencies ended with police arresting a Snellville man after finding more than 500 grams of meth and over 20 grams of cocaine in his car.

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On April 22, Flowery Branch police say they conducted a traffic stop on a car driven by 57-year-old Michael Anthony Berry, after observing multiple traffic violations.

During the stop, officers say a FBPD K-9 smelled drugs in the car. After a search, police say they found that Berry was in possession of more than 549 grams of meth and approximately 29 grams of cocaine.

Berry was arrested on meth and cocaine possession, trafficking meth and cocaine charges. They also charged him for a window tent violation and failure to maintain lanes.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation also said they seized 22 grams of suspected MDMA, 1 pound of suspected marijuana, and 11 firearms, including one that was reported stolen.

Berry is being held at the Hall County Jail.

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the joint operation with Flowery Branch PD and the GBI.

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