A Florida man possessed methamphetamine with intent to distribute after nearly 150 pounds of methamphetamine was seized by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents earlier this month, the Central District of Florida’s Attorney’s Office announced Friday. was charged with a crime.
After executing two search warrants at a home in Orlando and a home in Ocoee earlier this month, investigators found in addition to methamphetamine, 2 kilograms of cocaine, 1 kilogram of fentanyl and more than 100,000 pills disguised as legitimate pharmaceutical drugs. They also found pills and multiple firearms. Roger B. Handberg, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, said at a press conference Friday.
DEA Special Agent in Charge Deanne Reuter said the large drug shipment was one of the largest on record in the city.
“This month, DEA agents seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and numerous weapons from a home here in Orlando,” Reuters said in a press conference Friday. “The 150 pounds of methamphetamine seized from this defendant was the largest methamphetamine seizure on record by the Orlando Drug Enforcement Agency.”
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George Andrew Ferai Bogiazis, 35, was charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. (Seminole County Jail/)
George Andrew Ferai Bogiazis, 35, is charged with possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, which could result in life in prison if convicted.
“The defendant in this case did not store these drugs in a warehouse located far away, but rather in two residences in the area,” Handberg said. “This is a great example of the work of law enforcement.” We work in this community to protect everyone from dangerous drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. ”
The growing presence of methamphetamine and opioid mixtures in the United States is causing concern.
DEA agents seized 150 pounds of methamphetamine, 2 kilograms of cocaine, 1 kilogram of fentanyl, more than 100,000 pills disguised as legitimate pharmaceutical drugs, and multiple firearms. (U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida)
“The Ferai Bogiazis profited from distributing poison to this community and made a lot of money,” Handberg said. “While he is currently in prison, my office will work to ensure that he remains in prison until his trial and, if convicted, for a period that fully reflects the harm his actions caused. ”
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida held a press conference on Friday. (Middle District of Florida Attorney’s Office)
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“By seizing these drugs and arresting this defendant, law enforcement in this case undoubtedly saved lives,” he added.
