Illegal Immigrant Accused of Hiding More Than Two Pounds of Fentanyl in Woods Near Henry County Home

ATLANTA, Ga. – A Mexican national living in the United States illegally is facing federal drug and firearms charges after investigators allegedly found more than two pounds of fentanyl hidden in the woods near his Henry County home and a handgun inside the residence.

Rogelio Moises Rosel Dimas, 39, of Mexico, appeared in federal court on July 30 to answer a criminal complaint charging him with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm by an illegal alien, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.

Federal authorities allege the investigation culminated on July 29 when agents executed a search warrant at Rosel Dimas’ residence in Stockbridge as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Inside the home, investigators recovered a 9mm handgun. Prosecutors allege Rosel Dimas is prohibited from possessing firearms because he is in the United States illegally.

Agents also discovered more than two pounds of fentanyl hidden in nearby woods, which investigators allege belonged to Rosel Dimas.

Following his initial appearance in federal court, Rosel Dimas was ordered detained in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.

“Fentanyl and illegal firearms are a lethal combination that gravely threatens the safety of our citizens,” U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg said. “My office is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to hold fentanyl traffickers accountable and eradicate this deadly drug from our streets.”

DEA Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Jae W. Chung said every fentanyl seizure helps prevent future overdose deaths.

“Our mission has always been about protecting people,” Chung said. “Every seizure of fentanyl is an opportunity to prevent tragedy, and every trafficker held accountable makes our communities safer.”

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration with assistance from the Henry County Police Department.

Federal authorities emphasized that a criminal complaint contains allegations only. Rosel Dimas is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.