TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has announced the arrest of eleven individuals following a six-month narcotics investigation.
On March 27, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., deputies executed a court-ordered search warrant on the 5000 block of Palm River Road in Tampa. Inside the residence, deputies encountered several suspects and discovered a large quantity of illegal narcotics, including:
- More than 115 grams of liquid and powdered fentanyl
- Approximately 29 grams of cocaine
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In addition to the narcotics, deputies also located and seized stolen firearms and other stolen property. Several of the suspects are multi-time convicted felons with extensive criminal histories. Deputies seized a generator, reported stolen to the Tampa Police Department, and a total of six firearms, three of which were reported stolen.
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“These arrests are a direct hit to the criminals who profit from addiction and violence in our community,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “By taking these offenders off the streets, we’ve not only disrupted a drug trafficking operation but also prevented further harm.”
Hillsborough County Animal Services also responded to the scene and recovered a variety of animals, including 24 dogs, two snakes, a rabbit, and a rat.
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