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Okaloosa law enforcement collaboration results in meth, fentanyl seizure in Fort Walton Beach

A recent drug bust highlights cooperation between Fort Walton Beach Police and Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office, resulting in the removal of over 29 grams of narcotics from the community.

Local law enforcement agencies worked together Monday to remove significant amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine from city streets during a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle.

  • Fort Walton Beach Police Department officers spotted a reported stolen vehicle near Memorial Parkway and Holmes Boulevard after receiving a be-on-the-lookout alert from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. 

The vehicle reportedly fled before officers could initiate a stop but was located shortly afterward, leading to a felony traffic stop.

Suspecting narcotics involvement, FWBPD officers requested assistance from an OCSO K9 unit. After the K9 positively alerted, a vehicle search reportedly uncovered 17.2 grams of methamphetamine and 12.1 grams of fentanyl.

  • The vehicle’s driver and passenger were arrested and charged with trafficking in fentanyl and trafficking in methamphetamine.

“Our ability to coordinate with partner agencies like OCSO is critical to protecting our community,” said Chief Robert Bage. “This case is an example of how effective communication and teamwork between law enforcement agencies lead to a safer community and the removal of deadly narcotics from our city.”

The Fort Walton Beach Police Department encourages anyone with information about illegal activity to report it, noting that tipsters can remain anonymous.

One Response

  1. I am glad that its getting off the street, I think it would highly benefit our society if we could begin implementing awareness programs and addiction prevention from K-12th grade

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