18 people busted for drug-related felonies in Flagler County

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - 18 people have been busted for drug-related felonies in Flagler County.

Deputies who have been working undercover for the last year in 'Operation Spring Mix' completed the bust. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly praised the operation for putting the drug dealers behind bars. 

"Selling drugs in Flagler County is one way to get our attention. Law enforcement and our detectives did a fantastic job following up on all the leads and getting these poison peddlers off of the street," Staly said.

So far, eight suspects are in custody. Deputies are still searching for the other ten.

This story was written out of Orlando, Florida.