A 43-year-old man was detained Wednesday after a months-long investigation resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of narcotics and more than $60,000 in cash, according to Hollywood police.
According to the Hollywood Police Department, officers spent several months looking into potential drug activities at a home in the 1900 block of Adams Street.
On Wednesday, police and SWAT team members conducted a search of the home and arrested accused narcotics dealer Amos Curtis Knight.
During the search, investigators reported recovering trafficking amounts of many illegal narcotics, including:
- 391.3 grams of cocaine
- 13.6 grams of MDMA
- 14.5 grams of amphetamine
- 6.9 grams of oxycodone
- 45.4 grams of alprazolam
- Approximately 7.5 pounds of cannabis
Detectives reported seizing more than $60,000 in cash from the home.
Knight was detained on suspicion of trafficking cocaine, MDMA, and amphetamines, as well as possession with intent to distribute oxycodone, alprazolam, and cannabis.
In a statement, the Hollywood Police Department stated that the case highlights the Street Crimes Unit’s ongoing efforts to combat narcotics trafficking in the community.
“This investigation highlights our Street Crimes Unit’s commitment to keeping Hollywood safe,” the department stated in a statement. “Their dedication continues to make a measurable impact by protecting our community from dangerous narcotics and the violence associated with drug trafficking.”
As of Friday morning, Knight was being held at the Broward County Main Jail.
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