Four and a half pounds of meth seized in North Rome

February 24, 2022–8:27 p.m.

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Rome-Floyd Metro Task Force Officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Reece Street in North Rome Thursday recovered approximately 2.04 kilos (4.5 pounds) of methamphetamine packaged for resale.

According to a news release, the meth had a street value of $122,472.

Investigators also found digital scales and less than an ounce of marijuana.

55-year old Alvin “Pink Worm” Sylvester Chambers, Jr. was taken into custody and transported to the Floyd County Jail where he is being held without bond.

He is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of meth with the intent to distribute, possession and use of drug-related objects, and possession of less than an ounce of marijuana.

The Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force would like to thank the Floyd County Police Department Patrol Division, Rome Police Department Patrol Division, Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations for their assistance.

If you would like to report illegal drug activity, you may anonymously report by contacting the Crime Line at 706-236-5000 or contact the Rome/Floyd Metro Task Force at 706-238-5160.

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