Target in investigation arrested as Vero Beach SWAT recovers cash, drugs and guns during raid
Yesterday, Florida’s Indian River County Sheriff’s Office released word that early in November, their Special Investigations Unit began an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine and cocaine at a residence across the street from the Vero Beach Courthouse. Detectives were able to complete multiple drug purchases which resulted in the issuance of a search warrant for the residence located at 1606 19th Place.
On November 20, the Indian River County SWAT team executed the search warrant and took two subjects into custody. The following items were seized during the execution of the search warrant:
- $7,088.00 in cash
- (1) Taurus handgun with 2 loaded magazines
- 16.6 grams of Methamphetamine
- 32.1 grams of Cocaine
- Scales and packaging materials
The primary target of the operation was identified as Leopoldo Guerrero Reyes.
Detectives charged Reyes with the Sale of Methamphetamine within 1000 feet of a school, Trafficking Methamphetamine and Possession of Cocaine with intent to deliver.
U.S. Border Patrol Agents assisted in the investigation and found that Reyes had been previously deported on several different occasions.
Reyes will also be facing Federal charges as a result of the search warrant.
(Sources: Indian River County Sheriff’s Office)
~ Posted by: Richard Webster, Ace News Today / Follow Richard on Facebook and Twitter
