Tampa Police Arrest Major Drug Suppliers, Seize Guns and Narcotics
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TAMPA, FL. (September 6, 2024) -- Tampa Police Detectives have successfully completed a lengthy investigation and shut down a main source of narcotics supply in the Sulphur Springs area and along the Nebraska Avenue corridor. In 2023, investigators began their work after receiving information that identified Antonio Lagreera as a main supplier of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine. Meticulous investigation, undercover operations, and gathering of evidence led to a search warrant being executed at 9417 N. 13th St, Apartment B on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Lagreera was located at the residence and immediately arrested. 26-year-old Kendric Daniels was also found to reside in the apartment. Detectives recovered a total of eight guns, ammunition, and narcotics including 224 grams of fentanyl, 221. 1 grams of methamphetamines, and over 700 grams of cocaine while conducting the search of the apartment. A total of $15,946.
00 was also seized for forfeiture as a result of the investigation. _“The tenacity and dedicated efforts of all those involved in this investigation has ensured that Sulphur Springs and the Nebraska Avenue corridor is safer for our community and visitors alike,”_ **said Chief Lee Bercaw. ** _"In Tampa, we have zero tolerance for illegal narcotics activity and are committed to using all available resources to ensure that those responsible are held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.