The Brief State drug investigators seized firearms, methamphetamine and mushrooms during a raid on Burnette Road in Franklin County. A Carnesville man faces multiple felony drug and weapons charges following the multi-agency law enforcement search. Authorities recovered nine guns alongside illegal narcotics inside the residence during the joint regional operation.



State drug agents and local deputies arrested a Carnesville man after discovering nine guns, methamphetamine and psychedelic mushrooms at a home on Burnette Road in Franklin County on Sept. 22.

Franklin County drug raid

What we know:

Investigators with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office executed a search warrant on Burnette Road with help from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.

During the sweep, officers discovered roughly 15 grams of methamphetamine, 40 grams of psilocybin mushrooms and nine firearms. Authorities arrested Phillip Kanthak of Carnesville at the scene on multiple felony offenses.

Toccoa area felony charges

What we don't know:

Officials have not disclosed what prompted the initial investigation or whether additional arrests are expected.

Authorities have also not released the specific types or calibers of the nine firearms recovered during the operation.

Narcotics and weapons seizure

By the numbers:

Court records show Kanthak faces charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of psilocybin with intent to distribute.

The suspect also faces nine counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon following the search.

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