Two people were arrested in Forsyth County after they were allegedly found with 78 pounds of cocaine and fentanyl.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office said in a Facebook post that the department's Lanier Regional Drug Task Force received a tip regarding possible drug trafficking at a business on Trotters Way.
Upon an investigation into the tip, agents reportedly observed a van parked in front of the business, where two men exited the van and entered the building. Later, the men carried a large box outside of the building and placed it in the van then left the scene.
A canine unit then conducted a traffic stop on the van, which reportedly had run a stop sign. The search reportedly led to the discovery of the substances.
Rodolfo Ortuno, 33, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Fentanyl, Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device - Stop Sign, and driving without a license. He is also being held as a detainer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to FCSO
William Pineda Torres, 28, was also arrested in the case. He was charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Trafficking Fentanyl, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Fentanyl.
"FCSO’s pursuit of fentanyl and those spreading it is relentless. Bring this amount of drugs into FOCO and you will indeed find out what it’s like to experience an extended stay before you get to meet a FOCO jury, "Sheriff Ron Freeman said in the post. "Fentanyl is killing people and these two are accused of helping spread massive amounts of this deadly drug. We are hoping to meet your drug friends soon, so make yourself comfortable for now, the State Prison system has far less comfortable beds I hear."
