On March 24th, a significant drug bust took place in Giles County, leading to the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of a substantial amount of cocaine. The operation was carried out by the 22nd Judicial District Drug Task Force, which had been conducting undercover investigations for several weeks prior to the raid. Armed with a search warrant, law enforcement officials executed a traffic stop at the residence of the suspect in Pulaski.
Upon entering the home, authorities discovered an impressive cache that included three vehicles, over $8,000 in cash, more than three pounds of cocaine, and a 9mm handgun. The individual taken into custody during this operation was identified as Carlos Zapata. District Attorney General Brent Cooper reported that the street value of the confiscated cocaine exceeded $150,000, underscoring the seriousness of the offense.
Interestingly, it was noted that Carlos Zapata has no prior criminal record, which surprised law enforcement officials given the scale of the drug operation. This lack of a criminal history is particularly unusual in cases involving such large quantities of illegal substances. Currently, Zapata is being held at the Giles County Jail without the possibility of bond as the investigation continues to unfold.