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Georgia Drug Trafficking Laws<\/h1>\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The state of Georgia has ongoing issues with drug trafficking. Suburbs near Atlanta earned the moniker of \u201cHeroin Triangle.\u201d In July 2020, federal authorities broke up the biggest drug trafficking ring<\/a> in Georgia\u2019s history. Authorities estimated that the drugs the officers seized, most of which were heroin, cocaine, and marijuana, were worth more than $8.5 million.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

While the bust was encouraging, it’s further proof that illegal drug trafficking is a big problem in Georgia. Given the state and federal government\u2019s efforts to crack down on drug dealers, anyone facing charges of drug possession<\/a> or drug trafficking should be worried. Here, we\u2019ll explain Georgia\u2019s drug trafficking laws, including the penalties you\u2019ll face if the courts find you guilty.<\/p>\r\n

Definition of Drug Trafficking in Georgia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Under Georgia law, drug trafficking refers to the manufacture, distribution, delivery, sale, or possession of large amounts of a controlled substance. Georgia drug trafficking laws apply federal mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking offenses<\/a>. As a result, a conviction for unlawful drug trafficking will result in substantial fines and lengthy prison sentences.<\/p>\r\n

Some of the more common drugs involved in Georgia drug trafficking cases include:<\/p>\r\n