Dahlonega Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Large Methamphetamine Seizure

Dahlonega Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Large Methamphetamine Seizure

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Tony Lamar Sullens, 59, of Dahlonega, on charges including Trafficking MethamphetaminePossession of a Controlled Substance – Schedule II, and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Schedule IV.

Arrest and Seizure Details:

  • On November 15, 2024, Sullens was taken into custody at his home in Dahlonega for a Probation Violation warrant.
  • During a subsequent search of his property, investigators discovered and seized:
    • Over 600 grams of suspected Methamphetamine,
    • More than 80 Hydrocodone pills,
    • Over 110 Alprazolam pills.

Sullens is currently detained at the Lumpkin County Detention Center.

Agencies Involved:

The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Community Supervision, and the GBI Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO).

Public Assistance Requested:

Authorities encourage anyone with information about drug activity to contact GBI ARDEO at (706) 348-7410. Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at GBI’s website, or through the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.