James Calvin Sluder, Jr., 48, faces multiple charges after authorities uncovered a substantial cache of drugs and firearms during a search of his home in Gilmer County. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office reports the recovery of 5.6 ounces of methamphetamine, 1.8 pounds of marijuana, and a fully-automatic AR-15-style rifle with a suppressor, signaling a serious threat to community safety.
The operation, executed in collaboration with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the FBI, highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal weapons in the area. Sluder’s charges include trafficking in methamphetamine and unlawful possession of firearms, raising concerns about the prevalence of ghost guns and narcotics distribution in local neighborhoods.
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