Indictment alleges pipeline of meth from Mexico to Georgia aided by prison brokers Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh speaks at a press conference Friday, July 10, at the Hall County Sheriff s Office concerning an 11-month drug investigation. - photo by Nick Watson
A 166-page indictment in Hall County Superior Court alleges a pipeline of liquid methamphetamine originating in Mexico and extending into Georgia.
The indictment lists 56 defendants who were charged with violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
The arrests were originally announced in July, an 11-month investigation known as “Operation Taking Care of Business” that involved local, state and federal authorities.