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21 people arrested around metro Atlanta after FBI finds more than $5M in drugs

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ATLANTA, GA — The FBI discovered more than $5M in drugs after searching nine homes around metro Atlanta.

The FBI says more than 20 people have been arrested, but more could be charged.

They believe those involved in the operation were funneling the drugs into Houston County, which is south of Macon.