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Release Number: 09-040 |
For Immediate Release |
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Public Information Office |
February 18, 2009 |
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Debbie Carter: dcarter@hcso.tampa.fl.us |
(813) 247-8060 |
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Who:
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Lavernon Smith, DOB 8-8-76 4029 Lennox Blvd, Orlando Charges: Trafficking in Illegal drugs – Methamphetamine (MDMA) Conspiracy to traffic in illegal drugs (MDMA) Outstanding Warrant – Driving under the Influence
Quinton Coker, DOB 7-8-60 4497 Weldon Place, Orlando Charges: Trafficking in Illegal drugs – Methamphetamine (MDMA) Conspiracy to traffic in illegal drugs (MDMA) Grand Theft Firearm |
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Narcotics arrests |
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February 17, 2009 at 2:11 p.m. |
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Interstate 4 and Thonotosassa Road, Plant City |
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Why/How:
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On February 17, 2009 members of the Major Violators unit conducted a buy/bust operation in the area of Interstate 4 and Thonotosassa Road. The two suspects listed above were arrested and charged with trafficking in MDMA and conspiracy to traffic in MDMA after they delivered 247 MDMA pills to detectives. The suspects drove a 2004 BMW which was seized by detectives. A .22 mag revolver was recovered from the suspect’s vehicle. Detectives discovered that revolver was listed as stolen. Street value of MDMA is estimated street value of $2,170. |
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