Five individuals are facing charges in connection with an illicit drug “pop-up” shop, as stated by the Orlando Police Department.
This development is part of an ongoing investigation by the Special Enforcement Division into the Encima Orlando Event Center located at Curry Ford and South Goldenrod roads.
On February 18, Orlando police officers, along with Parramore Bikes, Patrol TAC, and the SWAT team, executed a search warrant.
On February 18, 2024, members of the Special Enforcement Division in conjunction with Parramore Bikes, Patrol TAC and the SWAT team executed a search warrant at 7221 Curry Ford Road. The search warrant was part of an ongoing drug investigation into an illegal drug “pop-up.” pic.twitter.com/3PuEgbcpMy
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 26, 2024
During the operation, authorities discovered that the event center had been used to house illegal narcotics, and armed security guards were employed to ensure discreet drug sales.
The individuals identified as Kristianna Abbuhl, Kristian Hernandez, Jeremias Murphy-Perez, Julian Perez, and Kristopher Santana are now facing charges related to drug trafficking and other offenses, according to investigators.
According to the team, during the search warrant, they discovered the following things:
- 132.15 pounds of THC products
- 122.6 pounds of psilocybin
- 335.18 pounds of cannabis
- 11 handguns
- $9,000
