FCSO arrests suspected drug dealer, seizes 42 pounds of pot, $23,000 in cash

Detectives also seized 5.5 pounds of THC edibles, approximately 148 grams of THC oil and drug paraphernalia.

By Don Foley
| 10:00 a.m. February 15, 2022

Drugs and cash seized from the suspect's house. Photo courtesy of the FCSO

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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit seized 42 pounds of marijuana, more than $23,000 cash and other drug paraphernalia in a bust the morning of Friday, Feb. 11, in Palm Coast.

Detectives arrested the 30-year-old suspect just after 6 a.m. when FCSO SWAT Team members executed a search warrant on his Lynbrook Drive residence.

Detectives also seized 5.5 pounds of THC edibles, approximately 148 grams of THC oil and drug paraphernalia including scales, a vacuum sealer, plastic baggies, a currency counter and a transaction ledger.

During the search, the suspect told detectives that he only sells marijuana and no other narcotics.

“Illegal narcotics are illegal no matter what they are,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Often drug dealers attract home invaders because of the cash and drugs they keep inside a home, which can led to deadly outcomes. They also destroy the quality of life for their neighbors, so busting them and putting them out of business will always be a priority for the FCSO, no matter what they are selling.”

The suspect faces charges of Trafficking of Cannabis (over 25 pounds), Possession of a Schedule One Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Additional charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing.