Crime & Safety
Hernando County, FL Drug Bust Nets $46K, Two Arrested
Hernando County, FL – A months long narcotics investigation in Florida's Hernando County has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of nearly 4.4 pounds of illegal drugs, along with more than $46,000
By Mara Ellison · 2026-11-03T16:18:55.010Z
Hernando County, FL – A months long narcotics investigation in Florida's Hernando County has resulted in two arrests and the seizure of nearly 4.4 pounds of illegal drugs, along with more than $46,000 in suspected drug proceeds.
According to the Hernando County Sheriff 's Office, detectives executed a residential search warrant Friday, Oct. 30, at 3071 Gloria Avenue following an undercover investigation into alleged methamphetamine trafficking.
Investigators identified 36 year old Nehemiah Mason as an alleged significant methamphetamine supplier operating throughout Hernando County, north of the Tampa metropolitan area.
Detectives reportedly conducted multiple undercover drug purchases over several months, including transactions involving trafficking quantities of methamphetamine.
Authorities also identified Mason's girlfriend, 32 year old Brenda Rogero Diaz, as allegedly having knowledge of the trafficking activity.
During the search, deputies discovered substantial quantities of suspected narcotics, including methamphetamine near a bathroom toilet, along with cocaine, crack cocaine and promethazine with codeine.
Investigators reported seizing:
1,594.6 grams of methamphetamine, approximately 3.5 pounds. 386.3 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, approximately 0.85 pounds. 382.9 grams of promethazine with codeine. $46,327 in U.S. currency. According to investigators, Mason allegedly admitted that the seized cash represented proceeds from previous narcotics sales. Authorities also reported that he acknowledged attempting to flush methamphetamine down a toilet as deputies entered.
Mason faces multiple charges, including trafficking in methamphetamine, cocaine and codeine, possession with intent to sell and evidence tampering.
Diaz faces charges of principal to trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of a structure used for drug trafficking.
Both individuals were transported to the Hernando County Detention Center.
The Sheriff's Office described the operation as disrupting a significant alleged source of illegal narcotics within the county.
Anyone with additional information can contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 866 990 8477. Anonymous tips may qualify for rewards of up to $5,000.
The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.