A series of multi-agency raids in metro Atlanta last week resulted in the arrest of three people and the confiscation of more than 500 pounds of marijuana, according to the GBI.
Those arrested are Jubenal Farfan Arellano, 52, of Mexico, Omar Flores Mena, 33, of Mexico, and Jose Radilla Maldonado, 29, of Sandy Springs. Each is charged with Racketeering and Attempt or Conspiracy to Violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. Flores is also charged with Possession of Cocaine and Methamphetamine.
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“…(Officers from several agencies) executed five search warrants in Woodstock, Sandy Springs, and Atlanta. Law enforcement seized more than 500 pounds of marijuana packaged for distribution. Nine firearms were also seized. The investigation revealed that associates of Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) were working with metro Atlanta contacts to traffic firearms, marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine
All three arrestees were booked into the Cherokee County Jail. More charges are expected. Warrants are pending for additional suspects.
These arrests were the result of a lengthy drug investigation into this criminal drug trafficking organization…”