Franklin County Sheriff's Sweep Yields 198 Stops, 9 Kilograms of Fentanyl
Deputies and partner agencies arrested 14 people and impounded 17 vehicles during Operation Unity in Prairie and Franklin townships.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Prairie Township and Franklin Township resulted in 198 traffic stops and the seizure of 9 kilograms of fentanyl.
Deputies carried out the enforcement action, the sheriff’s office’s fourth Operation Unity of 2026, alongside the Franklin Township Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
According to figures released by the sheriff’s office, the operation led to 14 arrests, consisting of five felony arrests and nine misdemeanor arrests. Participating law enforcement personnel also seized four firearms and impounded 17 vehicles over the course of the sweep.
Investigators recovered the 9 kilograms of fentanyl during the execution of a search warrant carried out as part of the broader operation. In a statement on the sweep, the sheriff’s office noted that efforts were hampered due to the rain, but deputies remained proactive and kept the community safe.
The sheriff’s office announcement did not identify any of the individuals arrested during the operation.
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FCSO press release: 9 kg fentanyl seized during Operation Unity (published Nov. 6, 2026 ET)
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The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Prairie Township and Franklin Township resulted in 198 traffic stops and the seizure of 9 kilograms of fentanyl.
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FCSO press release: 9 kg fentanyl seized during Operation Unity (published Nov. 6, 2026 ET)
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that a multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Prairie Township and Franklin Township resulted in 198 traffic stops and the seizure of 9 kilograms of fentanyl.
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Body states Operation Unity on Wed. Nov. 4 in Prairie/Franklin Townships with Franklin Township PD and OSHP; 198 stops; 9 kg fentanyl from a search warrant; 5 felony / 9 misdemeanor arrests; 4 guns; 17 impounds.
Deputies carried out the enforcement action, the sheriff’s office’s fourth Operation Unity of 2026, alongside the Franklin Township Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Fourth FCSO Operation Unity of 2026.
Deputies carried out the enforcement action, the sheriff’s office’s fourth Operation Unity of 2026, alongside the Franklin Township Police Department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
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Body states Operation Unity on Wed. Nov. 4 in Prairie/Franklin Townships with Franklin Township PD and OSHP; 198 stops; 9 kg fentanyl from a search warrant; 5 felony / 9 misdemeanor arrests; 4 guns; 17 impounds.
According to figures released by the sheriff’s office, the operation led to 14 arrests, consisting of five felony arrests and nine misdemeanor arrests.
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Body states Operation Unity on Wed. Nov. 4 in Prairie/Franklin Townships with Franklin Township PD and OSHP; 198 stops; 9 kg fentanyl from a search warrant; 5 felony / 9 misdemeanor arrests; 4 guns; 17 impounds.
Participating law enforcement personnel also seized four firearms and impounded 17 vehicles over the course of the sweep.
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Body states Operation Unity on Wed. Nov. 4 in Prairie/Franklin Townships with Franklin Township PD and OSHP; 198 stops; 9 kg fentanyl from a search warrant; 5 felony / 9 misdemeanor arrests; 4 guns; 17 impounds.
Investigators recovered the 9 kilograms of fentanyl during the execution of a search warrant carried out as part of the broader operation.
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Body states Operation Unity on Wed. Nov. 4 in Prairie/Franklin Townships with Franklin Township PD and OSHP; 198 stops; 9 kg fentanyl from a search warrant; 5 felony / 9 misdemeanor arrests; 4 guns; 17 impounds.
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In a statement on the sweep, the sheriff’s office noted that efforts were hampered due to the rain, but deputies remained proactive and kept the community safe.
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“This was the fourth FCSO Operation Unity of 2026 and even though our efforts were hampered due to the rain, it did not stop our deputies from remaining proactive and keeping the community safe,” the Franklin County Sheriff's Office