Executive Summary
- Joint federal and local task force seized 1,450 grams of fentanyl in Gwinnett County.
- D’Evin Brown and Serina Johnson were arrested and denied bond.
- Charges include drug trafficking, firearm possession, and child endangerment.
- The operation included the FBI, DEA, and Gwinnett Metro Task Force.
Federal and local law enforcement agents seized approximately 1,450 grams of fentanyl and arrested two individuals following a coordinated raid at a residence in Gwinnett County, Georgia, on Wednesday. The operation involved personnel from the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, the Gwinnett Metro Task Force, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, the search warrant was executed on February 18, leading to the discovery of the narcotics and a firearm located in the same room as the drugs. Authorities identified the suspects as D’Evin Brown, 28, and Serina Johnson, 31. Investigators have not disclosed the specific neighborhood where the warrant was served.
Both suspects have been charged with trafficking in morphine, opium, or heroin in amounts of 28 grams or more, and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of certain felonies. Additionally, arrest records indicate charges for endangering a child while driving under the influence. Law enforcement officials have not released details regarding the age of the child involved or clarified the relationship between the suspects and the minor.
It is important to note that all individuals named in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Operational Impact
The seizure of nearly 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl represents a substantial disruption to local supply chains, given the high potency and lethality associated with synthetic opioids. The involvement of federal assets alongside the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Section suggests that authorities are prioritizing the dismantling of mid-to-high-level distribution nodes within the metropolitan area. Brown and Johnson remain held without bond at the Gwinnett County Jail as the investigation proceeds.
