15 arrested, accused of meth trafficking

Fifteen people were arrested and accused of participating in a north Georgia methamphetamine trafficking ring officials said distributed $3.5 million worth of drugs over a five-month period.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said local, state and federal law enforcement agencies were involved in the bust, which involved 10 search warrants and more than a dozen arrest warrants across multiple counties Friday.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported crystal meth and marijuana worth an estimated $155,000, along with $13,000 in cash, firearms and numerous vehicles were seized.

Officials said those arrested face multiple charges under federal racketeering laws. One of the men arrested also faces several traffic-related charges after the Georgia State Patrol said he tried to flee and led officers on a brief chase.