ARDEO Busts Multi-Drug Operation in Mt. Airy

After a three-month undercover investigation, a Mount Airy man is behind bars on drug trafficking charges.

Mitchell Posey with the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office tells WNEG News, ARDEO agents and deputies with the Habersham County Sheriff’s office raided a residence on Jess Kinney Road in Mount Airy on Thursday, M ay 2nd .

Posey said during the search of the house, agents located approximately five pounds of marijuana, 159 THC Vape Cartridges (schedule 1 narcotic), approximately one hundred (100) “hits” of LSD, approximately $32,000 cash, and three firearms.

Agents said the street value of the seized illegal narcotics was $30,370.

The resident of the house, identified as 21-year old David Chase Anderson, was later arrested during a traffic stop.

He’s charged with Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Possession with intent to distribute a schedule 1 narcotic, and Possession of a stolen firearm.

Anderson is being held in the Habersham County Detention Center.  Posey said more charges are expected.

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.