Georgia Man Charged in Record Fentanyl Seizure: 240,000 Pills and 4.5 Kilos Powder

Antwuan Brown, 39, of Alpharetta, Georgia, appeared in federal court today on a criminal complaint charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. Authorities allege Brown possessed approximately 240,000 fentanyl pills and 4.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder, representing the largest fentanyl seizure in the district’s history.

Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. lauded the efforts of federal and local law enforcement, stating, “Our federal and local law enforcement partners undoubtedly saved countless lives through their diligent investigation and seizure of this immense quantity of deadly fentanyl. Our office will continue to work with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to aggressively target alleged fentanyl dealers who seek to poison our communities for profit.”

Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Atlanta Division, added, “DEA will continue to combat the fentanyl crisis by holding the most dangerous and prolific drug traffickers accountable. Locking away criminal drug dealers who choose to push poison on our streets will save lives as fentanyl is the number one killer among Americans aged 18-45.”

According to court documents, on March 21, 2025, DEA and Sandy Springs Police Department investigators executed search warrants at a Sandy Springs apartment and vehicle as part of a drug trafficking investigation. Inside the apartment, they found a pill press with fentanyl powder and two firearms.

Brown, who had the key to the vehicle of interest, was encountered by law enforcement. Officers located the vehicle in the apartment complex parking deck, opened it using Brown’s key, and discovered the massive quantity of fentanyl pills and powder, along with cocaine and methamphetamine. Brown was subsequently arrested at the scene.

Authorities emphasized that the criminal complaint contains only charges, and Brown is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Sandy Springs Police Department, with Assistant United States Attorney Matthew R. LaGrone prosecuting.