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ZIP CITY-On 03/07/2025 after completing search warrants and arrest warrants on another unrelated detail, Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a fourth search warrant. This search warrant was on a residence at 26931 Co Rd 8 in the Zip City community.
The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants of the residence. Entry into the residence was made by the Florence/Lauderdale Special Operations Team.
Michael Shane Balentine
A search of the residence revealed large bags of Methamphetamine (ICE) and Fentanyl. The approximate weight of the Fentanyl was 53 grams. The approximate weight of the Methamphetamine (ICE) was 675 grams or a pound and a half.
Arrested and charged:
Michael Shane Balentine, Age 42, Florence
Trafficking in Fentanyl
Trafficking in Methamphetamine (ICE)
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.
Media Release/Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office
