The Bradenton Police Department’s Narcotics Unit arrested 12 people and seized significant quantities of illegal drugs, firearms, and cash during multiple investigations conducted between September 1 and October 31, 2026.
According to the department, investigators confiscated 4.8 kilograms (10.6 pounds) of cocaine, 97.7 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy), 101 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, and 122 pounds of marijuana.
Additional seizures included 1.5 pounds of THC hash and 7.5 pounds of THC edibles.
Officers also recovered 16 firearms and more than $130,000 in cash during the two-month period.
The investigations were part of the department’s ongoing efforts to disrupt drug trafficking operations and reduce drug-related crime throughout Bradenton.
Police credited the Narcotics Unit’s continued investigative work and coordination for the arrests and seizures, emphasizing the department’s commitment to removing illegal drugs from the community and holding those involved in drug trafficking accountable.
