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Suspicious Package investigation in Laurel County

Eddie Farley

LONDON, KY (October 23, 2019) -  Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Bryon Lawson along with Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards arrested Eddie Farley age 66 of North Highway 1223, Corbin on Tuesday afternoon October 22, 2019 at approximately 3:29 PM.

The arrest occurred off KY 1223 approximately 5 miles South of London after deputies conducted a drug investigation there.

The Sheriff's office developed information on the possible transfer of a suspicious package from London to an out-of-state destination.

Following investigation, detectives determined that multiple Hydrocodone tablets were apparently being shipped to an individual in Detroit Michigan.

Eddie Farley was charged with:

  • Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

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