In a significant operation on Wednesday morning, agents from the Colbert County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant that led to the seizure of over three ounces of cocaine, alongside a substantial cache of ammunition and firearms. Task Force Director Curtis Burns reported that the raid targeted a residence believed to be linked to a key drug supplier. Upon entering the premises, agents uncovered both crack and powder cocaine, which were promptly confiscated.
In addition to the narcotics, the agents found two bulletproof vests and more than $2,000 in cash. The operation also revealed an AR-15 assault rifle equipped with several hundred rounds of ammunition and high-capacity magazines, underscoring the serious nature of the findings. The individual apprehended during the raid, identified as 35-year-old Virgil Lee Holland III, faces charges related to the distribution of illegal drugs. Director Burns indicated that further charges against Holland are likely as the investigation continues to unfold. The operation was conducted with the collaboration of law enforcement agencies from Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting a coordinated effort to combat drug-related crime in the area.