Trio found with fentanyl, meth and more in Paulding County

WSBTV.com News Staff

February 7, 2024 at 10:14 PM·1 min read

A trio in Paulding County is facing charges after deputies say they found a large amount of drugs.

Paulding deputies and agents with the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force say they were part of an operation that ended in three arrests.

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Sherod Montraze Birdsong, 38, Brandon Thomas Florence, 41, and Joshua Lee Hicks, 38, were all arrested and charged.

Authorities seized fentanyl, 90 grams of methamphetamine, marijuana and more during their searches.

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Investigators say the three men were arrested on dozens of charges, but did not comment on their exact charges.

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