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'Operation Polar Pop:' Deputies bust crystal meth ring in Putnam

By Action News Jax
By Action News Jax

Putnam County Sheriff's Office discussed one of the largest drug busts in our area Tuesday, called "Operation Polar Pop."

Deputies said it was a yearlong investigation into a crystal meth trafficking organization.

UPDATE: Operation Polar Pop leads to 13 arrests, 20 lbs of crystal meth, 6 guns off the streets

According to deputies, the meth trafficking ring was led by 49-year-old James Lester Calloway, Jr. of Jacksonville.

Calloway was supplying crystal meth for sale and consumption, according deputies.

Deputies said they seized approximately 20 pounds of crystal meth with a street value of $800,000, as well as $100,000 cash and six guns during the operation.

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