Hall County, GA – A major narcotics investigation led by the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the FBI has resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in county history — $22.5 million worth of methamphetamine.
According to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, the bust occurred early Friday, Nov. 21, when investigators located a refrigerated box truck outside a business on McEver Road believed to contain illegal narcotics. A K9 unit alerted to the vehicle, leading authorities to secure a search warrant.
Upon inspection, investigators discovered 300 kilograms (about 661 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside boxes of blackberries. Officials said the shipment was believed to have been transported from Mexico to metro Atlanta for distribution across North Georgia.
The driver, identified as 44-year-old Gerardo Solorio-Alvarado of Gainesville, was later arrested at his home on Browns Bridge Road. He is being held without bond on felony meth trafficking charges.
Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch commended the cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies. “It’s disturbing to see such large amounts of illegal drugs trafficked into our community,” Couch said. “But citizens can take comfort knowing our investigators remain dedicated to stopping narcotics activity at every level.”
The investigation remains ongoing, according to HCSO officials.
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