Man facing several charges after drug bust

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KENTUCKY (WKYT) - A man is facing several charges after a Madison County Drug Task Force investigation.

Kevin D. Sanders, 48, of Chicago, was taken into custody after a search warrant was executed at a residence in Fayette County on April 24.

The search warrant was a result of a months-long drug trafficking investigation.

Kentucky State Police says the search led to the seizure of approximately:

  • 2.5 pounds of fentanyl
  • 1.3 pounds of cocaine
  • 9.7 pounds of methamphetamine
  • 20.6 pounds of marijuana
  • Nine dosage units of suspected ecstasy
  • Five handguns (one confirmed stolen)
  • Approximately $9,000 in cash

Sanders faces multiple charges, including one count of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance involving more than 28 grams of fentanyl; three counts each of trafficking in controlled substance – fentanyl and methamphetamine; one count each of trafficking in controlled substance – cocaine and trafficking in marijuana over five pounds; five counts of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; and one count of receiving stolen property.

He was lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center.

Original Article: https://www.wkyt.com/2025/05/02/man-facing-several-charges-after-drug-bust/

 

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