FLORIDA — A 50-year-old Orlando man was arrested in Pine Hills after police discovered a large quantity of illegal drugs during a search of his residence, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Willie Barnes was taken into custody by the department’s Drug Enforcement Division after officers executed a search warrant and found 30 MDMA pills laced with fentanyl, totaling about 14 grams.
A further search of his home uncovered 73.5 grams of MDMA pills mixed with fentanyl, 2.4 pounds of cannabis, 5.6 grams of THC, 3.4 grams of Xanax, and 1 gram of Oxycodone.
Police also seized two vehicles and $1,050 in cash from Barnes’s property.
Barnes is facing multiple charges, including trafficking in four grams or more of fentanyl, drug delivery or distribution, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Officers said the arrest reflects the Orlando Police Department’s ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes and enhance public safety in the community.
