The search warrant and arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation. Over 130 grams of crack cocaine were seized, in addition to a 9mm handgun and a police scanner. "The Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force continues to be aggressive in their pursuit of illegal activity in Columbia County. This house was in a residential, family neighborhood. We are hoping that with this arrest, the neighborhood will be a safer place for those families", stated Sheriff Mark Hunter. Stanley Maxwell was taken to a Federal holding facility in Jacksonville. He is being charged with Trafficking in Cocaine. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Jacksonville, will be prosecuting Mr. Maxwell.
Steven Peter Hipwell, 32, was arrested by Cherng Talay Police on December 22 at 4.30 pm allegedly in possession of two bags of cocaine
Steven Peter Hipwell, 32, was arrested by Cherng Talay Police on December 22 at 4.30 pm allegedly in possession of two bags of cocaine totaling 0.6 and 0.7 grams. His arrest came in a sting operation involving another Englishman ,who had been arrested on drug charges by police in Patong days earlier.Police alleged that David Pet had been caught with cocaine on Nanai Road, and while being held he told police that Hipwell had sold him the drugs.Police then arranged a sting and raid on Hipwell's house, where David ''bought'' the cocaine while police waited outside.Police searched Hipwell's home. Officers said they found another small packet of cocaine in a money jar.Hipwell is being held in Phuket jail while the court considers bail.Both Pet and Hipwell were living and working in Phuket, police say
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