Drug House Raided Again in Holly Hill, Florida
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County deputies conducted a raid on a drug house in Holly Hill on Thursday, following a similar operation at the same location less than a month prior.
According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, the raid took place at 819 State Ave., backed by a search warrant. Deputies highlighted that the property had recently been in the news, as fentanyl and cocaine dealer Anthony Ridley had resumed operations immediately after his release from jail.
During the raid, investigators discovered trafficking amounts of fentanyl and cocaine. Ridley reportedly attempted to flush some of the drugs down the toilet when confronted by a SWAT team. He was arrested alongside two others.
Charges Filed Against Anthony Ridley
Ridley faces several serious charges, including:
- Possession and/or use of drug equipment
- Renting a structure to knowingly sell drugs
- Tampering with evidence
- Trafficking cocaine
- Trafficking fentanyl
- Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription (three counts)
- Sale/possession with intent to sell within 1,000 feet of a place of worship or business
Ridley is currently being held without bond.
For those interested, footage of the raid has been shared by the Volusia Sheriff’s Office and is available in the story.
