Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office dismantles alleged family-run drug trafficking operation, detailing fentanyl, cocaine, MDMA and marijuana seizures
Investigation centered on an East 25th Street residence and resulted in felony arrests
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported dismantling an alleged drug-trafficking operation it described as a “family business,” following a months-long investigation focused on a residence on East 25th Street near Buckman Street. Authorities said the inquiry began in June 2025 after investigators received a community tip alleging the home was being used to sell illegal drugs.
Detectives later obtained a search warrant and executed it in July 2025 with assistance from the agency’s SWAT team and a district task force. Two people were arrested: Alfred Bell, 62, and his son, Alfred Bell, 41. Both face multiple felony charges, the Sheriff’s Office said. The agency has not publicly detailed the full list of charges in a single consolidated case summary, and the ultimate disposition will depend on prosecutors and the courts.
What investigators say was seized
During the search, investigators reported recovering multiple controlled substances. The Sheriff’s Office quantified the fentanyl seizure as 13.1 grams and characterized it as more than 6,500 potentially deadly doses. In addition, the agency reported finding cocaine, MDMA, crack cocaine and marijuana.
- Fentanyl: 13.1 grams (described as more than 6,500 potentially deadly doses)
- Powder cocaine: 66.2 grams
- MDMA: 28.3 grams
- Crack cocaine: 6.9 grams
- Marijuana: 868.7 grams
How this case fits within broader anti-trafficking enforcement in Jacksonville
The Sheriff’s Office has expanded narcotics enforcement efforts in recent years through squads targeting distribution networks, “drug house” enforcement, and investigations that seek to identify supply routes and financial infrastructure. In its 2024 annual reporting, the agency described major-case narcotics investigations involving multi-kilogram trafficking allegations and seizures of drugs, firearms and cash during operations aimed at dismantling distribution networks that extend beyond Duval County.
While the East 25th Street case is presented as a localized “drug house” investigation, law enforcement agencies frequently treat such locations as retail nodes within larger supply chains. Whether this specific investigation connects to a broader trafficking network has not been publicly established in available case disclosures.
Authorities said community reporting played a role in launching the investigation and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activity.
What happens next
In Florida, felony drug cases typically proceed through booking, first appearance, charging decisions by prosecutors, and pretrial litigation that can include disputes over search warrants, evidence handling, and the classification and weight of seized substances. Investigators’ reported findings represent allegations at the enforcement stage; the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.