May 16, 2005

CNT Recovers Drugs & Guns on Linnhurst Drive

Counter Narcotics Agents have recovered "trafficking" amounts of cocaine, 10 lbs of marijuana and numerous guns from an eastside residence.

Acting on critical information developed through a covert investigation, agents attempted to serve a search warrant on a residence at 1913 Linnhurst Drive. After determining that the associated suspect was not home at the time, the agents "staked out" the residence. The agent's patience paid off as the suspect arrived some time later and was arrested. The search warrant was then performed. While conducting the search the agents discovered over a  kilo of powdered cocaine, 10 lbs of marijuana and of particular note, 4 weapons; a Mac-10, a sawed-off shotgun and two handguns.

The suspect is identified as Shawn Swinton, age 32. He is incarcerated at the Chatham County Detention Center on the following charges; Trafficking in Cocaine over 28 grams, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Tools for the Commission of a Crime, Possession of Firearms in the Commission of a Crime, Possession of Certain Firearm (Sawed-Off Shotgun).