Massive Drug Bust in Muscogee County Nets Over $2.2 Million in Illegal Drugs, Multiple Arrests

Massive Drug Bust in Muscogee County Nets Over .2 Million in Illegal Drugs, Multiple Arrests — Some of the confiscated drugs and weapons

In an 11-month investigation dubbed “Operation Strictly Business,” the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) seized a staggering $2,298,599 worth of illegal drugs and arrested multiple individuals, including members of the Bloods and Gangster Disciples gangs. The operation, which began in Muscogee County, resulted in 35 felony warrants being issued, with additional charges expected as the investigation continues.

On November 19, 2024, MCSO and Coweta County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jorge Amando Almonte Mendoza in Coweta County, Georgia. Authorities seized 298 pounds of marijuana valued at $1,351,710, 7,000 pre-rolls worth $60,000, 2,000 THC cartridges valued at $80,000, and $102,500 in cash.

The next day, a multi-agency operation involving the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Gang Task Force, FBI, Fort Moore Southern Field Office (CID), Coweta County, Lee County, and Russell County Sheriff’s Offices executed five search warrants in Muscogee County, Georgia, and one in Russell County, Alabama. The raids led to the arrests of Dalvin Ferrell, Dequindre Snellings, and Jonathan Provo.

This joint effort marks the first major gang investigation between the MCSO Collaborative Intelligence Group and the newly formed GBI Gang Unit. The collaboration led to the confiscation of various drugs and firearms, including 467.1 pounds of marijuana, psilocybin mushrooms, oxycodone, Xanax, fentanyl, THC cartridges, and firearms—highlighting the scale and impact of the operation.

The arrests and seizures are part of an ongoing effort to dismantle gang-related criminal activities in Muscogee County and surrounding areas. Authorities vow to continue their efforts to combat illegal drug trafficking and gang violence.

Arrests and Charges:

Jorge Mendoza: Trafficking marijuana, possession of THC with intent to distribute, improper tag.
Jonathan Provo: Conspiracy to distribute.
Dalvin Ferrell (aka Spudd): Trafficking marijuana, conspiracy to distribute (2 counts), unlawful possession of a weapon (machine gun), possession of firearms during the commission of a crime, possession of firearms by a convicted felon, possession of psilocybin, Xanax, oxycodone, THC cartridges with intent to distribute.
Dequindre Snelling (aka Sakk): Trafficking marijuana, conspiracy to distribute (2 counts), possession of firearms during the commission of a crime (2 counts), possession of firearms by a convicted felon (2 counts), possession of psilocybin, Xanax, oxycodone, THC cartridges, drug-related objects.

Seized Items: