44 people charged in drug sweep in Bradford County

STARKE, Fla. — The Bradford County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 people in a massive drug sweep.

The arrests are part of an investigation called Operation Crack Down.

Investigators served 11 search warrants throughout Bradford County over a two-day period.

The Sheriff's Office believes the suspects are involved in the trafficking of the majority of illegal drugs n Bradford County.

"This entire operation was very ambitiouis from the get go," said Sheriff Gordon Smith.  "It is the mission of the Bradford County Sheriff's Office to attack the criminal drug trade aggressively and relentlessl."

Authorities have warrants out for more than a dozen more people.