LAUDERDALE COUNTY-The Lauderdale County Sheriff Department’s Drug Task Force issued a statement concerning the arrest of one suspect on Drug Trafficking charges after they executed a search warrant on June 15:
“On 06/15/2022 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a lawful search warrant at a residence at 1711 Decatur Ave.
The Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations team made entry into the residence. After searching the residence Agents located large bags of Fentanyl Pills. The pills weighed over a half a pound and the count of the pills were approximately 2400.
Agents also located approximately 15 pounds of Marijuana. Digital scales and plastic bags were also located. Assisting in the case was the Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Sheriffs Office, ALEA, and DEA.
Arrest and charges
Darien Avante Arnold 1711 Decatur Ave Florence age 22
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs(Fentanyl)
Trafficking in Marijuana
Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
More arrests and more charges are anticipated.”
Chuck Hearn, Director/Lauderdale County Drug Task Force