Police Seize Fentanyl, Crack in Hotel Drug Sting
College Park Police recovered trafficking quantities of fentanyl and crack cocaine, along with guns and cash, during a multi-day operation.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Drug Crime
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College Park Police seized 37 grams of fentanyl, 37 grams of crack cocaine, 7.1 ounces of marijuana, two firearms, and $1,262 in cash during Operation Zero Tolerance. The Special Operations Unit conducted surveillance and controlled drug buys over two days at the Baymont Hotel on Old National Parkway.
Why it matters
The seizure of both fentanyl and crack cocaine in trafficking quantities, alongside firearms, points to a significant drug operation in the city. The operation shows police targeting drug activity at a specific hotel location.
The Community Policing Unit arrested the driver of a vehicle near Atlanta Street and Simmons Street, who faces multiple charges including a drug-free zone charge. The source does not state the driver's court dates or bail amount.
The players
College Park Police Department
The municipal police agency for College Park, Georgia, which ran the Special Operations and Community Policing units involved in the seizures.
The details
Special Operations Unit officers conducted surveillance and multiple controlled drug buys over two days at the Baymont Hotel on Old National Parkway. Separately, Community Policing Unit officers on neighborhood patrol contacted a driver whose vehicle matched an incident report description and recovered suspected narcotics and cash.
Timeline
Recent two-day operation at the Baymont Hotel before publication.
Friday, before publication: vehicle stop and driver arrest near Atlanta Street and Simmons Street.
Legal Context
Georgia's drug-free zone statute enhances penalties for drug offenses committed near protected sites, and the driver's drug-free zone charge follows that enforcement framework. Trafficking-quantity seizures of fentanyl and crack cocaine, as recovered here, typically carry the most serious charges under state law.
Residents near Old National Parkway and the Baymont Hotel may notice a continued police presence following the operation. Drivers and residents in the Atlanta Street and Simmons Street area should be aware of the recent vehicle stop and arrest.
The takeaway
Trafficking quantities of fentanyl are dangerous, and residents who notice suspicious drug activity can report it to the College Park Police Department. Staying informed about local enforcement helps the community understand where drug activity is being targeted.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta.
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