The Lanier Regional Drug Task Force (LRDTF), received a tip about possible drug trafficking occurring in a business located on Trotters Way in Forsyth County.
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“…Agents observed a van park in front of the business. Two men exited the van and entered the building. A short time later, they left the building with a large box and placed it into the van and left.
A canine unit assigned to the LRDTF established probable cause and…(the deputy and his dog) conducted a traffic stop on the van (after the driver ran a stop sign)…The K9 alerted to narcotics and a search of the van was conducted and approximately…78 poundsof cocaine and fentanyl were located in the van.
At the conclusion of investigation, 33-year-old Rodolfo Ortuno was arrested and charge with Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Fentanyl, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device – Stop Sign, and driving without a license. He is also being held on a detainer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 28-year-old William Pineda Torres was arrested and charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Fentanyl.
“FCSO’s pursuit of fentanyl and those spreading it is relentless…,” Sheriff Ron Freeman, “Fentanyl is killing people and these two are accused of helping spread massive amounts of this deadly drug…””