The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) arrested three individuals in Atlanta with alleged ties to the Cartel Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) after seizing over 500 pounds of marijuana. According to a Georgia Bureau of Investigation press release, the suspects were identified as Jubenal Farfan Arellano, Omar Flores Mena of Mexico, and Jose Radilla Maldonado of Sandy Springs. They face charges including racketeering and conspiracy to violate the Georgia Controlled Substances Act.
The operation, conducted on Wednesday and Thursday, involved five search warrants executed in Woodstock, Sandy Springs, and Atlanta. Law enforcement found marijuana packaged for distribution and seized nine firearms. The coordinated effort involved the Atlanta Police Department Narcotics Unit, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad, Sandy Springs Police Department, and Homeland Security Investigations Violent Gang Task Force.
Authorities stated that the suspects were part of a network involved in distributing marijuana, firearms, cocaine, and methamphetamine. All three were booked into the Cherokee County Jail, and additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation credited the joint work of local and federal agencies, including HSI and ATF, in the operation. Officials encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact GBI ARDEO at (706) 348-7410, call 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), or submit details through the online tip portal or mobile app.
