Birmingham, AL – The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, in collaboration with the Vestavia Hills Police Department’s Narcotics and SWAT teams, executed a search warrant on October 23 in the 1600 block of Fulton Avenue SW. The operation stemmed from a long-term investigation into narcotics trafficking across the region.
Two Suspects Taken into Custody
Authorities arrested two men during the operation. Duane Jennings, 49, was charged with drug trafficking (bond set at $50,000) and unlawful possession of a controlled substance (bond set at $10,000). Jennings has since been released from the Jefferson County Jail.
The second suspect, Terrence Pickett, 50, faces charges including drug trafficking, trafficking in illegal drugs—hydrocodone (each carrying a $50,000 bond), and unlawful possession of a controlled substance ($10,000 bond). Like Jennings, Pickett has also been released from jail pending further proceedings.
Drugs and Weapons Recovered
During the search, investigators seized multiple types of narcotics and firearms, including:
- 2.1 grams of cocaine
- 1.1 grams of crack cocaine
- 30.9 grams of fentanyl
- 12 grams of ecstasy
- 9.3 grams of methamphetamine
- 2.8 grams of marijuana
- 21.4 grams of hydrocodone
Weapons confiscated from the residence included:
- A Baretta 9mm pistol
- A Remington .38 caliber pistol
- A Pioneer Arms AK47 7.62X39 rifle
Authorities also recovered digital scales and narcotics packaging materials, further linking the suspects to illegal drug distribution, according to the reports.
Officials Commend Joint Effort
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office praised the cooperation between agencies, emphasizing that multi-agency collaboration was key to dismantling the suspected drug operation. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials have not ruled out additional arrests.
Community Impact
Residents in the Birmingham and Jefferson County area have expressed relief after the successful raid, as authorities continue to target illegal narcotics activity threatening local neighborhoods.
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