FLORIDA — A major narcotics operation in Jacksonville resulted in the seizure of multiple pounds of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash, authorities said.
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) announced Tuesday that investigators had been monitoring suspected drug activity at a residence on Paris Avenue in the Royal Terrace neighborhood for several weeks.
Following evidence gathering, JSO Narcotics detectives obtained a search warrant, which was executed with assistance from the SWAT team.
Authorities reported the following items were seized from the home:
- 14.2 grams of fentanyl — enough to potentially kill more than 7,000 people
- 645.2 grams of powder cocaine
- 153.1 grams of crack cocaine
- Nearly 30 pounds of marijuana, plus 284.4 grams of marijuana wax
- Three handguns and one assault rifle
- $6,128 in cash
Two convicted felons, Devin Luster, 34, and Curtis Smith, 44, were arrested at the scene and now face additional felony charges.
JSO emphasized the deadly risks posed by fentanyl and encouraged residents to report suspicious drug activity by calling 904-630-0500.
