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Fentanyl, meth reportedly seized in Laurel Hill drug bust near school

Niceville.comNovember 24, 20241 Min Read
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LAUREL HILL, Fla. — A 44-year-old man faces multiple charges following a drug bust that reportedly uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, firearms, and narcotics paraphernalia near Laurel Hill School, the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) announced.

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Seth D. Talbot, of Laurel Hill, was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, destruction of evidence, resisting a search warrant, violation of felony probation, and possession of drug equipment.

The OCSO Multi-Agency Drug Task Force, assisted by the Special Response Team, executed a narcotics search warrant at 8087 Third Street on November 8. During the search, investigators reportedly seized methamphetamine, fentanyl, a handgun, an AR-style rifle, and drug-related paraphernalia.

The Multi-Agency Drug Task Force includes members from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Crestview Police Department, Fort Walton Beach Police Department, and Niceville Police Department.

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