GCSO
Dec 6, 2024
Press Release
(Gwinnett County, Ga., December 6, 2024) – On November 26, 2024, the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Section (SIS) executed a search warrant at 1620 Purcell Rd, Lot #35, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This investigation resulted in the arrest of Martin Guzman-Beltran and the discovery of a methamphetamine laboratory. Large quantities of Fentanyl, Heroin, several firearms, and a substantial amount of cash was discovered at the residence.
As a result of meticulous planning, surveillance, and collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, the GCSO Special Investigations Section seized four illegal firearms, almost 72 kilograms of Methamphetamine, nearly 2 kilograms of Heroin, 256 grams of Fentanyl, and over $61,000 in U.S currency. Beltran is currently being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center, facing multiple felony charges, including Trafficking Methamphetamine, four counts of Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony, Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Possession of a Knife during the Commission of a Felony, Trafficking Heroin, and Possession of Drug-Related Objects.
Chief Cleophas Atwater of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the ongoing commitment to safeguarding the citizens of Georgia by combating criminal street gang activity and keeping dangerous illegal substances out of our communities. "The dedication of our Special Investigations Section aims to preserve a sense of safety, security and human dignity in the community we serve.”
"These actions help prevent the existence of criminal enterprises and reduce the devastating impact of meth addiction on families and neighborhoods,” said Major Darryl Nelson, GCSO Commander over the Special Investigations Section, “Our goal is to keep cartels out of Gwinnett County, thereby protecting our community from the danger of illegal drugs."
The GCSO Special Investigations Section will continue its relentless pursuit to dismantle criminal organizations through coordinated multi-agency support. The agencies that assisted in this investigation include the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA/HIDTA), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Lilburn PD, and Investigator C. Huff with Gwinnett Metro Task Force (GMTF).
The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office will inform the public of any additional updates. To submit a tip, contact our Tip Line at 770.619.6655.
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