Cairo Police Arrest 5, Seize $15K in Drugs

Monthlong narcotics investigation leads to search warrants and drug seizures near Washington Middle School

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Cairo Police Department (CPD) has arrested five people following a monthlong narcotics investigation. The investigation led to the execution of search warrants where investigators recovered about nine ounces of cocaine, roughly four pounds of marijuana, MDMA (ecstasy) pills, oxycodone pills, and additional evidence consistent with drug distribution, with an estimated street value of $15,000.

Why it matters

This drug bust highlights the ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address drug activity that threatens neighborhood safety and quality of life in Cairo, Georgia. The seizure of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics and firearms is an important step in disrupting the local drug trade.

The details

According to CPD, the warrants were served in the 700 block of 8th Street Northwest and the 1300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Southwest, near Washington Middle School. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Bainbridge Public Safety, Grady County Sheriff's Office and Thomas County Sheriff's Office assisted with the investigation, which is still ongoing.

  • The investigation led to the execution of warrants on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Cairo Police Department (CPD)

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the monthlong narcotics investigation and executed the search warrants.

Giovannie Santos

The Chief of the Cairo Police Department who commended the work of the investigators and officers involved in the operation.

Georgia Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency that assisted the Cairo Police Department with the investigation.

Bainbridge Public Safety

The local law enforcement agency that assisted the Cairo Police Department with the investigation.

Grady County Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency that assisted the Cairo Police Department with the investigation.

Thomas County Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency that assisted the Cairo Police Department with the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“I want to take a moment to commend the dedicated work of our investigators and the officers who supported this operation. Their commitment, patience and attention to detail over the course of this investigation led to the safe execution of these search warrants and the removal of dangerous narcotics and firearms from our community.”

— Giovannie Santos, Chief, Cairo Police Department (WALB)

What’s next

The investigation is ongoing, and police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to call 229-378-3096.

The takeaway

This drug bust highlights the ongoing efforts by the Cairo Police Department and partnering law enforcement agencies to address the threat of illegal drug activity in the community. The seizure of a significant quantity of narcotics and firearms is an important step in disrupting the local drug trade and improving public safety.