CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - A Smithville man was arrested after reportedly trying to sell cocaine at a business in Crisp County.

Crisp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports that the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force intercepted a cocaine sale on Thursday, May 22 at a local business in Crisp County.

According to CCSO, 46-year-old Anthony Wallace from Smithville, Ga., arranged to meet at the business to sell cocaine.

After completing the sale, Wallace was arrested and taken to the Crisp County Jail.

He faces the following charges:

• Sale of cocaine
• Use of communication facility in drug transaction

In the release, CCSO said, “We extend our gratitude to the Mid-South Narcotics Task Force, led by Captain David Childs, for their efforts in keeping drugs out of Crisp County.”

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