Agents with the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit and the D.I.C.E. Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on North Railroad Street in Coffee County on April 17, following an investigation into illegal drug activity.
The operation highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address narcotics distribution in the area. Authorities said that these joint initiatives are intended to disrupt and dismantle illegal drug networks within Coffee County.
Earlier that morning, agents from the D.I.C.E. Unit stopped Gene Price Gorden III, age 24, which led them to obtain a search warrant for his home. During the search around 7:00 a.m., officers seized about three pounds of marijuana, several THC vape products, three firearms, and $2,600 in cash. Gorden was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule I Controlled Substance as well as Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
Sheriff Fred Cole said, “It’s been a busy stretch, and our folks are staying on it. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if it’s marijuana, cocaine, or anything in between—if you’re trafficking and distributing illegal drugs in this county, you’re breaking the law, plain and simple. And we’re going to track you down and lock you up. I couldn’t be more proud of the work the Douglas Coffee Drug Unit and the D.I.C.E. Unit are doing. They’re out there every day putting in the time and effort to disrupt the flow of drugs in Coffee County, and it’s making a difference.”
Chief Brannen Pruette said, “This case is another example of what can be accomplished through proactive enforcement, strong partnerships, and relentless investigative work. The seizure of illegal narcotics, firearms, and cash sends a clear message that drug trafficking and the violence often associated with it will not be tolerated in our community.”
This marks the third significant drug-related enforcement action by these agencies over three weeks.
