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First ever heroin bust in Lee County

Posted: 12.30.2011 at 9:04 AM

Updated: 12.30.2011 at 9:25 AM

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18-year-old Jeremy Jackson was charged with trafficking heroin and use of a communications facility to facilitate a drug transaction. / Lee County Sheriff's Office

LEE COUNTY, GA -- The first ever heroin bust has been made in Lee County according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

On Thursday, at 2 P.M., 18-year-old Jeremy Jackson was arrested in the 100 block of Cambridge Drive. He was charged with trafficking heroin and use of a communications facility to facilitate a drug transaction.

A press conference is scheduled for later today.

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