CAPPS COMMUNITY, Ala. (WDNews) — Members of the Henry County Task Force and S.P.A.D.E. Unit carried out a large-scale drug operation on Dec. 18 in the Capps Community, leading to two arrests and the seizure of multiple illegal drugs.
Authorities said Part 1 of Operation 8 Point resulted in the recovery of about 888 grams of synthetic marijuana, 147 grams of methamphetamine, 69 grams of marijuana and 34 grams of manufactured THC.
During Part 2 of the operation, deputies seized an additional 25 grams of cocaine, 15 grams of methamphetamine, 31 grams of synthetic marijuana and 36 grams of marijuana.
Willie Carter Jr., 42, of HEADLAND, was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking synthetic marijuana, two counts of first-degree possession of marijuana, unlawful possession with intent to distribute cocaine, unlawful possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance (manufactured THC), unlawful possession of a controlled substance (synthetic), and two counts of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.
Jermaine Carter, 38, also of HEADLAND, was arrested on the same charges and is likewise being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.
“I want to commend the Deputies for all the hard work that went into today’s operation. Taking this much Methamphetamine and Synthetic Marijuana off our streets makes a huge impact in keeping our community safe. We will continue to keep working everyday to keep these dangerous drugs off our streets and out of the hands of our children,” Sheriff E.B. said.
All charges are allegations, and those arrested are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
