DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan Police say one man is behind bars following a major narcotics bust that uncovered a deadly supply of fentanyl along with hundreds of pounds of marijuana and several firearms.
According to the Dothan Police Department, narcotics investigators executed a search warrant on November 4 at a residence in the 2000 block of Woodland Drive. The operation led to the seizure of approximately 700 grams of fentanyl pills, 759 THC vape pens, and about 465 pounds of marijuana.
Authorities identified the suspect as Vasquez Ramon Bryant, 37, of Dothan. Bryant was arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl and trafficking marijuana, with additional charges pending as the investigation continues.
Police said the bust stemmed from a long-term investigation into drug distribution in the Dothan area. Earlier that day, a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on Bryant’s vehicle in the 3000 block of Ross Clark Circle. A search of the vehicle reportedly uncovered 62 grams of blue pills that tested positive for fentanyl.
Investigators then obtained a search warrant for Bryant’s residence, where they discovered:
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700 grams of fentanyl in pill form (estimated street value: $105,000)
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759 THC vape devices ($11,925)
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Approximately 465 pounds of marijuana ($232,500)
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Drug paraphernalia
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Two firearms, including one AR-style rifle
Police Chief William E. Benny commended the department’s efforts and warned others involved in drug trafficking that the city is cracking down.
“The amount of fentanyl found was enough to kill the entire population of our city and then some,” Benny said. “We want the people supplying this poison on our streets to consider themselves on notice. We will find you, we will arrest you, and we will advocate for the harshest prosecution allowed by law.”
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing.
