Forsyth Drug Task Force Makes $105,000 Bust

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — The Johns Creek Alpharetta Forsyth Drug Task Force recently made a traffic stop at Castleberry Road and Canton Highway, ultimately resulting in a $105,000 drug bust.

Alex Flores Avila, 48, of Lawrenceville was arrested for trafficking marijuana and possession of THC oil with intent to distribute.

At the traffic stop, Sept. 5, a K-9 alerted to the odor of illegal substances inside of the black Infiniti G35, resulting in a search of the vehicle. Approximately 12 pounds of marijuana were located in vacuum sealed bags and a large amount of THC Oil wrapped in wax paper. The driver, Avila, was arrested.

The drug task force worked in conjunction with Gwinnett Metro Task Force to secure a search warrant on Flores' Lawrenceville home. This search resulted in the seizure of approximately $105,000 dollars related to drug sales, a pound of marijuana, and more THC Oil.

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Drug photos courtesy Forsyth County Sheriff's Office
Avila photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department