CLARKESVILLE, Ga. — A number of arrests have been made as a large-scale, multi-agency drug investigation continues across Habersham County. Officials would not say how many people were taken into custody on Wednesday. However, they did say the arrests are tied to racketeering cases and occurred at multiple locations throughout the county.
Those arrested were transported to the Hall County Jail, according to Ken Howard, Special Agent in Charge of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO). His agency is leading the task force but is not releasing additional details at this time due to “operational security.”
“We will have a full update on the investigation tomorrow morning,” said Howard.
Daylong operation
Throughout the day, drug task force agents have been observed at several locations across Habersham County.
Early on the morning of March 4, agents were spotted outside a residence on Minyard Lane on the outskirts of Clarkesville. Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K-9 units were among those at the scene.
A caravan of marked and unmarked law enforcement vehicles was later seen at other locations, including areas off Highway 17 in the northern part of the county and along Crane Mill Road to the south.
Habersham County Sheriff Robin Krockum confirmed his agency is assisting with the operation.
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