2 Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges After Fentanyl Seized in Gwinnett County

Authorities seized around 1,450 grams of fentanyl at a home, leading to the arrests.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two people have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking after authorities seized approximately 1,450 grams of fentanyl at a home in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The arrests of D'Evin Brown and Serina Johnson came after deputies executed a search warrant on February 18th and also found a gun in the same room as the drugs.

Why it matters

Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid that has been driving a nationwide overdose crisis. Large seizures of fentanyl like this one are crucial to disrupting drug trafficking networks and preventing the drug from reaching communities where it can cause harm.

The details

According to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, deputies arrested D'Evin Brown and Serina Johnson after finding the large quantity of fentanyl while executing a search warrant on February 18th. Authorities also discovered a gun in the same room as the drugs. The FBI and DEA assisted in the search, though the specific location was not disclosed.

  • On February 18, 2026, deputies executed a search warrant and made the arrests.

The players

D'Evin Brown

One of the two individuals arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Serina Johnson

One of the two individuals arrested and charged with drug trafficking.

Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the search warrant and made the arrests.

FBI

Federal law enforcement agency that assisted in the investigation.

DEA

Drug Enforcement Administration that assisted in the investigation.

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What’s next

Brown and Johnson are being held in the Gwinnett County Jail without bond as the investigation continues.

The takeaway

This large seizure of fentanyl highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt the supply of this deadly opioid and hold drug traffickers accountable. It also underscores the critical role of collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies in combating the nationwide overdose crisis.