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DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - A man was arrested and charged for drug trafficking on Friday, Oct. 10 after officials found that he was in possession of suspected crack cocaine, according to the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).

CCSO said that Michael Barnes was charged with trafficking in cocaine and taken to the Coffee County Pre-Trial Detention Center.

The sheriff’s office explained that the charge “trafficking in cocaine” is when 28 grams or more of cocaine or a mixture containing cocaine are found to be in the possession of a single individual.

Officials reportedly executed a search warrant that resulted in Barnes’ arrest within the city limits of Douglas. It’s unclear what type of premises was searched as the sheriff’s office did not release the street address or any further details about the search.

CCSO said that this case is still under investigation. They said additional charges may be forthcoming.

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