Georgia The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a significant suspected drug trafficker at a nearby motel after a months-long investigation.
Roman Kelly, 45, was taken into custody by the Narcotics Division on Tuesday at the Quality Inn on Gordon Highway.
Kelly was found in possession of about 28 grams of methamphetamine when he was arrested, according to the authorities.
When his hotel room was searched, significant amounts of cash and illegal narcotics were found, including:
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Fentanyl
: 664.9 grams (1.47 lbs), estimated street value $530,000 -
Methamphetamine
: 549.2 grams (1.21 lbs), estimated street value $55,000 -
Cocaine
: 682.5 grams (1.50 lbs), estimated street value $68,000 -
Marijuana
: 56.7 grams, estimated street value $600 -
Cash
: $31,224 in U.S. currency
Kelly faces charges related to cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl trafficking. The Webster Detention Center is where he is being kept at the moment.
The inquiry is still under progress.
