Central Ky. police seize nearly $100,000 worth of fentanyl, over $92,000 in cash

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Police in central Kentucky have seized nearly $100,000 worth of fentanyl and over $92,000 in cash at a Jessamine County residence.

According to the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics officers seized 2,816 pressed fentanyl pills with a street value of $98,560, along with $92,077 in cash after a drug trafficking investigation. Deputies also seized two handguns, 20 ounces of marijuana, digital scales, and packaging materials.

Police arrested 53-year-old Anthony Sharkey and charged him with trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl), trafficking in marijuana, being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sharkey is being held without bond in the Jessamine County Detention Center.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anthony Sharkey

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com