HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County deputies removed illegal drugs, seized guns, and made 12 arrests in a proactive enforcement effort, authorities said.
On Thursday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Interdiction Criminal Apprehension Team (ICAT) conducted 161 traffic stops.
They seized five firearms, two cars, confiscated over $5,800 in drug money, and removed more than 190 grams of illegal narcotics from our streets, according to a press release.
Among those arrested was Detrick Lovett, 34, who was found with a firearm, synthetic cannabinoids, and a digital scale. And Keyron Johnson, 38, was caught with 22 grams of cocaine, marijuana, and cash. His car was seized, and he faces multiple felony charges.
“ICAT is relentless when it comes to stopping criminals before they can do more harm," said Hillsborough Sheriff Chad Chronister.
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