IRWIN COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Ben Hill County man was arrested by the South Central Drug Task Force (SCDTF), according to the force.

They announced in a Facebook post that the man, who they describe as a drug dealer, had been evading probation and law enforcement since 2023.

SCDTF said the suspect was attempting evasive maneuvers to avoid a traffic stop when he threw suspected crack-cocaine and marijuana out of the car window. He came to a stop in Mystic and was arrested by SCDTF agents.

This arrest highlights the South Central Drug Task Force’s mission to combat the drug problem in Irwin County and bring fugitives to justice, ensuring the safety of our communities.

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