SOUTH FULTON — The South Fulton Police Department reports a drug deal was busted by a park ranger at a local park Saturday.
Police say as the Park Ranger Unit was patrolling Cliftondale Park, a felony drug sale was thwarted. Several suspects took off running; however, one suspect was taken into custody.
Nearly two ounces of marijuana was seized, along with ammunition and cash. Two vehicles were also impounded.
Further investigation revealed the incident is gang-related. Police officials say several homicides within the city have been drug and gang-related, and the police department will continue to combat these issues.
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“Our parks in the city of South Fulton are family friendly environments, and unlawful drug usage and sales will not be tolerated,” the police department said in a Facebook post.