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AFFIDAVIT AND APPLICAKON FOR A SEARCH WARRANT

I N THE MAGISTRATB COURT OF HABERSHAM CQUNTY
STATE OF GEORGIA
DOCKET NUMBER

MAGISTRATE COURT
OF HABERSHAM CO.. GA

THE^UNDERSIQNED. N.C.l.S. Team Special Agenl Nikkl Aul,y, B E I N G ? a i j a S l , m ^ e s 3 \ ' t l | D

i AM A N OFFICER OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA OR ITS POLITICAI SUBDIVISinw^? rMAnrann iA,iru. -rur^
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COUNTY, GEORGIA, ON THE PERSON, PREMISES, O R P R O P E R T Y D E S C S E D A8 F J L L O ^ ^

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FOLLOWS: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CAMP CREEK

ROAD AND CHASE ROAD, TAKE A LEFT ONTO CHASE ROAD TRAVEL ON C H A ' ^ P RfC^^^^
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REASONABLY CONNECTED TO THE VIOUTION SPECIFIED IN THIS SEARCH WARRANT

THERE IS NOW LOCATED CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS, ARTICLES, PERSON(S) OR THINGS, NAMELY:
1.

A QUANTITY O F METHAMPHETAMINE
A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE (CDS).

2.

QUANTITIES OF U.S. CURRENCY, PRECIOUS METALS

JEWELRY
PlMAMriAr
INSTRUMENTS (INCLUDING STOCKS.'BONDS, CERTIFICATES O F D E P O R T ETC ? AMn
O T H E R ITEMS OF VALUE THAT DEMONSTRATE UNEXPLAINED WEALTH
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3.

BOOKS, LEDGERS, RECEIPTS, NOTES, BANK STATEMENTS, PASSBOOKS LETTERS O P

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PERSONAL CHECKS, CASHIER CHECKS AND W I E R W I R T

SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX KEYS, MONEY WRAPPERS A N D OTHER ITEMS E V I D L S G T W
ACQUISITION, CONCEALMENT, TRANSFER OR EXPENDITURE O F MONEY

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BOOKS. PUBLICATIONS, RECORDS, NOTES, LEDGERS AND OTHER PAPERS RELATING r n

THE TRANSPORTATION, ACQUISITION, MANUFACTURE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF C D ^

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RECORDS CONTAINING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION

ACQUISITION. MANUFACTURE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CDS, OR THE A S S O N
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EXPENDITURE O F MONEY 'ELECTRONIC S M E N T
USED T O FACILITATE THESE ENDS. T O INCLUDE COMPUTERS, ELECTRONIC ORGANlm^^^^
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OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES RECORDING SUBSCRIBER NFORMATON ^
A N D INCOMING C A L L S , PAGERS AND ANSWERING MACHINES
OUTGOING

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ASSETS DESCRIBED HEREIN.

RECORDINGS T H A T D E P I C T CO-CONSPIRATORS,

PURCHASE OR LEASE AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER ITEMS

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O W N E R S H I P OF'THE PREMISES'SR

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EXHIBIT

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9.

PUSTIG BAGS, WIRE TWIST TIES, INERT COMPOUNDS, RAZORBLADES, TAPE, STORAGE
CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PACKAGING OF CDS.

10.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC SCALES CAPABLE OF MEASURING THE WEIGHT OF CDS,

CALIBRATION WEIGHTS CAPABLE 0FVERIFYIN6THE ACCURACY OF SUCH SCALES.

11.

RADIO FREQUENCY SCANNERS AND DETECTORS, VIDEO CAMERAS, NIGHT VISION

DEVICES AND OTHER COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF REVEALING
COVERT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY.

12.

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION CAPABLE OF PROTECTING THE LIFE, PROPERTY OR

ASSETS OP THE NAMED SUSPECT(S). INCLUDING HANDGUNS, PISTOLS, REVOLVERS,
RIFLES, SHOTGUNS, AND OTHER WEAPONS. RECORDS AND RECEIPTS PERTAINING TO
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.

WHICH IS (NAME THE LAW BEING VIOLATED):

VIOLATION OF THE GEORGIA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, V>G,C.S,A. 16-13-30
THE FACTS TENDING TO ESTABLISH PROBABLE CAUSE ThlAT A CRIME HAS BEEN, OR IS BEING
COMMITTED AND THE ABOVE DESCRIBED INSTRUMENTS, ARTICLES OR THINGS DESCRIBED ABOVE
ARE PRESENTLY LOCATED AT THE APOVE DESCRIBED PREMISES OR PROPERTY ARE AS FOLLOWS'

INTRODUCTION

SPECIAL AGENT NIKKI AUTRY HAS BEEN A GEORGIA CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS AND EMPLOYED BY THE HABERSHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S
OFFICE, SPECIAL AGENT NIKKI AUTRY HAS BEEN ASSIGNED AS A SPECIAL AGENT WITH
MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT N.C.I.S. TEAM, WHICH SERVES HABERSHAM, RABUN AND STEPHENS
COUNTY, GEORQIA, SINCE 2013, DURING HER EMPLOYMENT WITH THE MOUNTAIN JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT N.C.I.S. TfiAM, SPECIAL AGENT NIKKI AUTRY HAS CONDUCTED IN EXCESS OF 60
INVESTIGATIONS CONCERNiNG THE GEORGIA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT AND HAS
WRITTEN/PARTICIPATED IN THE EXECUTION OF IN EXCESS OF BO SEARCH WARRANTS.
BASED UPON HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE,TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE!
1,

CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN AN INVENTORY OF THEIR DRUGS TO SELL, CDS

DEALERS COMMONLY CONCEAL DRUGS WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS,
VEHICLES, AND ABOUT THEIR PERSON,

2,

CDS DEALERS COMMONLY POSSESS WEALTH AND MAINTAIN A STANDARD OF LIVING

UNEXPLAINABLE BY SOURCES OF LEGITIMATE INCOME, DRUGS ARE SOLD FOR U.S.
CURRENCY OR BARTERED FOR ITEMS OF VALUE. ITEMS ACCEPTED IN TRADE INCLUDE
FIREARMS, VEHICLES, PRECIOUS METALS, JEWELRY. TOOLS AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT, ADDITIONAL ASSETS ARE ACQUIRED THROUGH THE EXPENDITURE OF
PROFIT. CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF U.S, CURRENCY ON HAND
TO FINANCE THE DAILY OPERATION OF THEIR ENTERPRISE. ADDITIONAL QUANTITIES
OF U.S. CURRENCY ARE CONVERTED TO FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, SUCH AS STOCKS,
BONDS, AND CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. UNEXPLAINED WEALTH IS PROBATIVE
EVIDENCE OF CRIMES MOTIVATED BY GREED, THE SALE OF CDS IN PARTICULAR. CDS
DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN ASSETS WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES,
OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND ABOUT THEIR PERSON.

3,

CDS DEALERS COMMONLY DISPOSE OF EXCESS PROFJTS BY CONVERSION TO OTHER

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, DEPOSIT IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, THE PURCHASE OF
REAL ESTATE AND OTHER ASSETS, AND CONCEALMENT, CDS DEALERS COMMONLY
MAINTAIN RECORDS OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS IN BOOKS, LEDGERS, RECEIPTS,
NOTES, BANK STATEMENTS, PASSBOOKS, LETTERS OF CREDIT, MONEY ORDERS,
PERSONAL CHECKS, CASHIER CHECKS, AND OTHER PAPERS THAT DEMONSTRATE THE

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ACQUISITION, TRANSFER AND EXPENDiTURS OF ILLEGAL INCOME, SAFETY DEPOSIT

BOXES ARE COMIVION LOCATIONS FOR THE STORAGE OF IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS AND
ASSETS. SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX KEYS DEMONSTRATE ACCESS AND PERMIT FURTHER
INVESTIGATION. MONEY WRAPPERS ARE USED TO ORGANIZE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
U.S. CURRENCY. CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN THESE RECORDS AND ITEMS
WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND ABOUT
THEIR PERSON.
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN CONTACT INFORMATION FOR CO-GONSPlRATORS
AND FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES. THESE RECORDS ARE COMMONLY FOUND IN ADDRESS
AND TELEPHONE BOOKS, ROLODEX FILES, AND OTHER PAPERS. CDS DEALERS
COMMONLY MAINTAIN THESE RECORDS WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES
OUTBU|LDlNGS,VEHICLES, AND ABOUTTHEIR PERSON,
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY POSSESS BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, RECORDS AND NOTES
RELATING TO THE MANUFACTURE AND PREPARATION OF THEIR PRODUCT. CLANDESTINE
LABORATORY OPERATORS COMMONLY POSSESS CHEMISTRY BOOKS AND LISTS OF
CHEMICALS TO BE OBTAINED. CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN RECEIPTS, NOTES
AND OTHER PAPERS DOCUMENTING TRAVEL TO LOCATIONS WHERE CDS IS OBTAINED
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY PROVIDE DRUGS TO THEIR CUSTOMERS ON CONSIGNMENT
AND MAINTAIN A LEDGER OF THE CUSTOMER NAME AND AMOUNT OF MONEY OWED CDS
DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN THESE DOCUMENTS WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES
RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND ABOUTTHEIR PERSON.
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY USE COMPUTERS AND COMMUNICATION DEVICES TO
FACILITATE THEIR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES, COMPUTERS CREATE, STORE AND TRANSFER
TEXT, IMAGE AND FINANCIAL FILES, AND MAINTAIN A HISTORICAL RECORD OF WEB SITES
VISITED THROUGH AN INTERNET CONNECTION. CELLUUR AND STANDARD TELEPHONES,
CALLER IDENTIFICATION BOXES AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES RECORD
SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION OF OUTGOING NUMBERS DIALED AND INCOIVIINQ CALLS
RECEIVED. PAGERS STORE TEXT AND NUMERICAL MESSAGES. ANSWERING MACHINES
RECORD TELEPHONE MESSAGES, CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN ELECTRONIC
DEVICES WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND
ABOUTTHEIR PERSON.
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY TAKE OR CAUSE TO BE TAKEN PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO
RECORDINGS OF THEMSELVES, THEIR CO-CONSPIRATORS, ASSETS AND PRODUCT. CDS
DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN PHOTOGRAPHS, NEGATIVES AND VIDEO RECORDINGS
WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND ABOUT THEIR
PERSON,
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY DENY OWNERSHIP OF OR ACCESS TO PREMISES
RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS AND VEHICLES. POSSESSION OF KEYS, BILLS OF SALE
RENTAL, PURCHASE OR LEASE AGREEMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS DEMONSTRATE
ACCESS, RESIDENCY OR OWNERSHIP, CDS DEALERS COMMONLY MAINTAIN THESE ITEMS
WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES, OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES. AND ABOUT THEIR
PERSON,
CDS DEALERS COMMONLY USE PACKAGING MATERIALS TO ORGANIZE, CONCEAL, AND
PROTECT THEIR SUPPLY OF DRUGS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS FOR CDS INCLUDE
PLASTIC BAGS, WIRE TWIST TIES, RAZORBLADES, STORAGE CONTAINERS, TAPE, AND
OTHER ITEMS. PLASTIC BAGS ARE USED TO PACKAGE SPECIFIC AMOUNTS OF DRUGS
FOR SALE. WIRE TWIST TIES ARE USED TO SEAL PLASTIC BAG CORNERS CONTAINING
DRUGS, ESPECIALLY COCAINE AND METHAMPHETAMINE. BAKING SODA, VITAMIN B-12,
NUTRITIONAL DRINK POWDERS AND OTHER INERT COMPOUNDS ARE MIXED WITH DRUGS
TO REDUCE POTENCY AND INCREASE PROFIT MARGINS. RAZORBLADES ARE USED TO
CUT CRACK COCAINE INTO 'ROCKS,' AND PREPARE OTHER DRUGS FOR MIXTURE WITH
INERT COMPOUNDS. DUCT TAPE AND ELECTRICAL TAPE ARE USED TO WATERPROOF
PACKAGES OF DRUGS AND ASSETS PRIOR TO OUTDOOR STORAGE.
STORAGE
CONTAINERS ARE USED TO CONCEAL AND PROTECT DRUGS AND ASSETS. CDS DEALERS
COMMONLY MAINTAIN PACKAGING MATERIALS WITHIN THEIR RESIDENCES, RESIDENCES,
OUTBUILDINGS, VEHICLES, AND ABOUT THEIR PERSON.

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CDS D E A L E R S GOWIMONLY U S E ELECTRONfC AND M E C H A N I C A L S C A L E S T O V F R I F Y T H P I R

P U R C H A S E S A N D A C C U R A T E L Y P R E P A R E D R U G S F O R R E - S A L E PRICESTORD R I J G ^ ARP
B A S E D O N W E I G H T O R D O S A G E U N I T . C A L I B R A T I O N S H T S A R E U S E D T O VERS

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R E S I D E N C E S . R E S I D E N C E S , O U T B U I L D I N G S , V E H I C L E S , A N D A B O U T THaR S J o N
CDS D E A L E R S C O M M O N L Y P E R F O R M C O U N T E R - S U R V E I L L A N C E O F L A W F N F D R r P M P M T
ACTIVITY T O A V O I D DETECTION A N D A R R E S T
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RESIDENCES.

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C A R R Y , P O S S E S S A N D USE W E A P O N S .

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C O M M O N L Y P O S S E S S I N S T R U M E N T S , A R T I C L E S A N D T H I N G S L I S T E D I N THPS A F S

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INVESTIGATION
VilTHIN THE PAST THREE ( 3 ) BAYS, YOUR AFFIAWT HAS RECEIVED INFORt-iATlON
THBT WAMIS THONETHEVA VWS SELLING ILLEGAL NARCOTICS FROM H I S RESIDENCE
LOCATED AT 182 LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS, CORKELIR, HABERSHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA.
DURING THIS SAME TIME PERIOD, YOUR AFFIANT CONDUCTED AN UNDERCOVER DRUG
INVESTIGATION DURING WHICH TIME CI#14.59 HAS ABLE TO PURCHASE A QUANTITY
OF METHAMPHETAMINE FROM WAi^IS THONETHEVA AT THONETHEVA'S RESIDENCE.
C I # I 4 5 9 I S A TRUE AND RELIABLE INFORMANT WHO HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION
I N THE PAST THAT HAS LED TO CRIMINAL CHARGES OW I N D I V I D U A L S SELLING
ILLEGAL NARCOTICS I N HABERHSAM COUNTY, GEORGIA.
YOUR AFFIANT HAS ARRESTED WANIS THONETHEVA I N THE PAST FOR VIOLATION OF
THE GEORGIA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
YOUR AFFIANT HAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL I N D I V I D U A L S OUTSIDE
OF THE RESIDENCE STANDING "GUARD" AND THAT THERE ARE SEVEiy^L VEHICLES
I N THE DRIVEWAY.
YOUR AFFIANT HAS ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THERE I S
OF THE RESIDENCE,

HEAVY TRAFFIC I N AND OUT

YOUR AFFIANT I S AWARE OF WEAPONS BEING PRESENT AT THE RESIDENCE ON

PREVIOUS OCCASIONS. BASED ON THIS FACT, AND THE P O S S I B I L I T Y OF THE
DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE, YOUR AFFIANT I S REQUESTING THAT THE COURT
AUTHORIZE THE NO KNOCK PROVISION AS PART OF THIS SEARCH WARRANT.

I SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT ALL OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED'iN THIS AFFIDAVIT AND ALL
OTHER TESTIMONY GIVEN BY ME UNDER OATH IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND

BELIEF.

SWORN AND SUBSCRIBED TO BEFORE ME

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SEARCH WARRANT
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STATE OP GEORGIA

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TO; ALL PEACE OFFICERS OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA

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AFFIDAVIT HAVING BEEN MADE BEFORE ME BY SA NIKKI AUTRY, AN OFFICER CHARGED V^flTH THE
DUTY OF ENFORCING THE CRIMINAL LAWS, THAT HE HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT IN
HABERSHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA ON THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PERSON, PREMISES, OR
PROPERTY: (STATE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PERSON, PROPERTY, OR LOCATION)
THE PERSON(S) OF; WANIS THONETHEVA
THE RESIDENCE LOCATED AT: 182 LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS, CORNELIA, HABERSHAM COUNTY,
GEORGIA,
DIRECTIONS TO THE RESIDENCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF CAMP CREEK
ROAD AND CHASE ROAD, TAKE A LEFT ONTO CHASE ROAD. TRAVEL ON CHASE ROAD TO THE
FIRST ROAD ON THE LEFT (LAKEVIEW HEIGHTS). THE RESIDENCE WILL BE THE THIRD HOUSE ON
THE RIGHT. THE RESIDENCE IS A SINGLE STORY BRICK STRUCTURE WITH BLUE IN COLOR
SHUTTERS. THE RESIDENCE HAS A FRONT PORCH WITH WHITE COLUMNS,
THE SEARCH IS TO INCLUDE THE CURTILAGE, ALL OUTBUILDINGS, PERSONS, AND VEHICLES
PRESENT UPON THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS WARRANT'S EXECUTION THAT CAN BE
REASONABLY CONNECTED TO THE VIOLATION SPECIFIED IN THIS SEARCH WARRANT.
THERE IS NOW LOCATED CERTAIN INSTRUMENTS, ARTICLES, PERSON(S) OR THINGS, NAMELY:
1.

A QUANTITY OF METHAMPHETAMINE
A CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE (COS),

2.

QUANTITIES OF U.S. CURRENCY, PRECIOUS METALS, JEWELRY, FINANCIAL

INSTRUMENTS (INCLUDING STOCKS, BONDS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, ETC.) AND
OTHER ITEMS OF VALUE THAT DEMONSTRATE UNEXPLAINED WEALTH.

3.

BOOKS, LEDGERS, RECEIPTS, NOTES, BANK STATEMENTS, PASSBOOKS, LETTERS OF

CREDIT, MONEY ORDERS. PERSONAL CHECKS, CASHIER CHECKS, AND OTHER PAPERS,
SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX KEYS, MONEY WRAPPERS AND OTHER ITEMS EVIDENCING THE
ACQUISITION, CONCEALMENT, TRANSFER OR EXPENDITURE OF MONEY.

4.

ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE BOOKS, ROLODEX FILES, AND PAPERS RECORDING NAMES,
ADDRESSES, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, PAGER NUMBERS, AND FAX NUMBERS OF COCONSPIRATORS, CUSTOMERS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH
WHOM A FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP EXISTS.

5.

BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS, RECORDS, NOTES, LEDGERS AND OTHER PAPERS RELATING TO

THE TRANSPORTATION, ACQUISITION, MANUFACTURE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CDS.

6.

ELECTRONIC RECORDS CONTAINING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION,

ACQUISITION, MANUFACTURE, OR DISTRIBUTION OF CDS, OR THE ACQUISITION,
CONCEALMENT, TRANSFER, OR EXPENDITURE OF MONEY, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
USED TO FACILITATE THESE ENDS, TO INCLUDE COMPUTERS, ELECTRONIC ORGANIZERS,
CELLULAR TELEPHONES, STANDARD TELEPHONES. CALLER IDENTIFICATION BOXES, AND
OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES RECORDING SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION OF OUTGOING
AND INCOMING CALLS, PAGERS AND ANSWERING MACHINES.

7.

PHOTOGRAPHS, NEGATIVES AND VIDEO RECORDINGS THAT DEPICT CO-CONSPIRATORS,

ASSETS OR CDS,

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0.

KEYS, BILLS OF SALE, RENTAL, PURCHASE OR LEASE AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER ITEMS
THAT EVIDENCE ACCESS, RESIDENCY, RENTAL OR OWNERSHIP OF THE PREMISES OR
ASSETS DESCRIBED HEREIN,

9.

PLASTIC BAGS, WIRE TWIST TIES, INERT COMPOUNDS, RAZORBLADES, TAPE, STORAGE
CONTAINERS AND OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PACKAGING OF CDS.

10.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC SCALES CAPABLE OF MEASURING THE WEIGHT OF CDS,

CALIBRATION WEIGHTS CAPABLE OF VERIFYING THE ACCURACY OF SUCH SCALES.

11.

RADIO FREQUENCY SCANNERS AND DETECTORS, VIDEO CAMERAS, NIGHT VISION

DEVICES AND OTHER COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT CAPABLE OF REVEALING
COVERT LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY.

12.

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION CAPABLE OF PROTECTING THE LIFE, PROPERTY OR ASSETS

OF THE NAMED SUSPECT(S), INCLUDING HANDGUNS, PISTOLS, REVOLVERS, RIFLES,
SHOTGUNS, AND OTHER WEAPONS. RECORDS AND RECEIPTS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS
AND AMMUNITION.

WHICH IS (NAME THE LAW BEING VIOLATED);

VIOLATION OF THE GEORGIA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT, O.C.G.A. 1S-13-30

BASED UPON THE AFFIDAVIT GIVEN UNDER OATH OR AFFIRMATION AND ALL OTHER EVIDENCE
GIVEN TO ME UNDER OATH OR AFFIRMATION, I AM SATISFIED THAT THERE IS PROBABLE CAUSE TO
BELIEVE THAT A GRIME IS BEING COMMITTED OR HAS BEEN COMMITTED AND THAT THE PROPERTY
DESCRIBED ABOVE IS PRESENTLY LOCATED ON THE PERSON, PREMISES, OR PROPERTY
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
YOU ARE HEARBY COMMANDED TO ENTER, SEARCH AND SEIZE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THIS
DATE, THE PERSON, PREMISES, OR PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE. A COPY OF THIS WARRANT IS
TQ BE LEFT WITH THE PERSON: SEARCHED, AND IF NO PERSON IS AVAILABLE, ON THE PREMISES
OR VEHICLE SEARCHED, AND A WRITTEN RETURN, INCLUDING AN INVENTORY OF ANYTHING
SEIZED, SHALL BE MADE BEFORE ME OR A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION WITHOUT
UNNECESSARY DELAY AFTER THE EXECU ipN-OrTLIlS SEARCH WARRANT.

20,

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DOCKET NUMBER

NO-KNOCK PROVISION (NOT VALID UNLESS SIGNED)

IT APPEARING FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED AFFIDAVIT THAT THERE ARE REASONABLE GROUNDS
TO BELIEVE THAT THE GIVING OF VERBAL NOTICE WOULD GREATLY INCREASE THE OFFICERS
PERIL AND (OR) LEAD TO THE IMMEDIATE DESTRUCTION OF THE INSTRUMENTS, ARTICLES OR
THINGS, ORDERED TO BE SEIZED.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED THAT ENTRY BE MADE WITHOUT KNOCKING AND THE GIVING OF
VERBAL NOTICE OF THE OFFICERS AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE.

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RETURN OF SERVICE
t ] THIS SEARCH WARRANT WAS NOT EXECUTgO AND IS RETURNED TO THE JUDICIAL OFFICER
WHO ISSUED IT.

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SEARCHED THE PERSON, PREMISES OR PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE
WARRANT. A COPY OF THIS
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ATTACHED HERETO IS A N INVENTORY CONSISTING OF J _ PAGES, O F T H E INSTRUMENTS.
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