More than $1.3 million worth of drugs seized, 10 people arrested in multi-agency operation
MCSO's Collaborative Intelligence Group, in conjunction with the MCSO Special Operations Unit, FBI, DEA, GBI, GSP, and the Lee County Sheriff's Office, investigation 'Operation Hades' led to the arrest of drug trafficking leader Archie Zanders and his co-conspirators.
Zanders's drug trafficking operation was responsible for trafficking and distributing multiple kilograms of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Marijuana in Muscogee County, Georgia.
On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office, along with other agencies, executed 9 search warrants in Muscogee County. These search warrants resulted in the seizure of the following:
-108 pounds of Marijuana, with an estimated street value of $481,810.00
-20 pounds of Cocaine, with an estimated street value of $895,300.00
-78 grams of Methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $7,800.00
-158 Oxycodone pills, with an estimated street value of $3,950.00
-117 Ecstasy Pills, with an estimated street value of $2,925
-11 firearms, including one 9mm Glock modified to operate in a fully automatic capacity
-6 seized vehicles
-$106,409 in U.S. Currency
The following individuals were arrested and are facing multiple charges:
Archie Zanders
Christopher Mabry
Hakeem Zanders
Kenisha Miles
Jama Zanders
Edward Watson III
Earnstine Sumrell
Henry Royal
Bobby Nelson
Samantha Elders
Police say the case is still under investigation and additional charges and arrests may be pending.
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