JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than 500 grams of illegal drugs and four firearms were seized after Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detectives shut down a drug house off Sunbeam Road, according to JSO.
The investigation began last month when the department’s Narcotics Unit received a tip that a house on Ragsdale Drive was being used to sell drugs. Detectives confirmed that known violent criminals were operating out of the house, JSO said.
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A search warrant was obtained, and the Narcotics Unit and SWAT Team served it on Wednesday, July 1.
Investigators reported seizing the following:
- 18.3 grams of fentanyl
- 353.1 grams of methamphetamine
- 95.1 grams of powder cocaine
- 44.1 grams of crack cocaine
- 4.6 grams of MDMA
- 19.3 grams of marijuana
- Three handguns
- One rifle
- $7,522 in cash
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Two men were arrested in connection with the raid: 46-year-old Cornelius Bell and 39-year-old Ronald Craven.
JSO said the investigation began because of a tip from the community and encouraged residents to report suspected drug activity by calling 904-630-0500.
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