LAUDERDALE COUNTY-On 04/03/2023 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence at 414 Plum St. The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of the occupants of the residence. A search of the residence revealed approximately 16 grams of crack cocaine and about 60 grams of Fentanyl pills. Also located was various pieces of paraphernalia.
The investigation led agents to a hotel room in Florence. Another search warrant was obtained for the hotel room and it was executed. A search of the hotel room revealed approximately 11 pounds of Fentanyl pills. Also located was approximately 4 pounds of Marijuana and multiple firearms. The weight of the fentanyl pills amounts to approximately 64,000 fentanyl pills with a street value in excess of $640,000.
Malek Fonte Harris age 23 414 Plum St Trafficking in Fentanyl Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd
Tiffani Chimere Harris Age 43 414 Plum St
Unlawful Poss of a Controlled Substance with intent to distribute (Cocaine) Unlawful Poss of Marijuana 2 nd
Desmond Deshawn Powers Age 35 545 Long Lane
Trafficking in Fentanyl
Trafficking in Marijuana
Agencies assisting the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force were the Florence Police Department, Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office, and the Florence/ Lauderdale Special Operations Team.
More charges and more charges against other individuals are expected as the investigation continues.
Media Release/Chuck Hearn
Director, Lauderdale County Drug Task Force
