ARDEO Agents Seize Quantity of Meth in Habersham County

In Habersham County, a Clarkesville man faces multiple drug charges after a three-month investigation by the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office.

Early Saturday morning, Deputies with the Habersham County Sheriff’s office, along with Agents of the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) executed a search warrant at 200 Midland Drive, Clarkesville.

During the search, authorities located approximately one quarter pound of methamphetamine along will other illegal drugs.

Agents arrested 49-year old Darron Wayne Mann of Clarkesville.

Mann is charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine, Sale of Methamphetamine, and multiple counts of the Sale, Distribution, and Trafficking of Methamphetamine within 500 feet of a school zone.

ARDEO spokesman Trent Hillsman said the warrant to search the house was taken because Mann’s residence was close to Woodville Elementary School in Clarkesville.

ARDEO encourages citizens to report any suspicious drug activity via Facebook IM or at 706-348-7410 or contact your local Sheriff’s Office or Police Department.