A Florida man was arrested after his post on Craigslist looking for crack was answered by an undercover investigator.
The suspect, identified as Anthony Mata, wrote in his post: “New to the area, looking for ice or cracks,” the Holmes County Sheriff’s Office said, according Fox 13.
A researcher posed as a seller of the substance, responded to the advertisement and arranged a meeting with Mata.
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Anthony Mata was charged with purchase of methamphetamine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. (Holmes County Sheriff’s Office)
Mata negotiated to buy an “eight ball” of methamphetamine for $80.
After the deal was completed, the investigator met with Mata at an agreed location.
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Mata’s companion, Stephen Hornsby, was also arrested for being a principal in the purchase of methamphetamine. (Holmes County Sheriff’s Office)
But then the suspect and the undercover investigator After exchanging money for the drugs, more officers took action and arrested Mata.
Eye was charged with the purchase of methamphetamine and unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
Anthony Mata wrote in his Craigalist post: “New to the area, looking for ice or cracks.” (iStock)
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His companion, Stephen Hornsby, was also arrested for being a principal in the purchase of methamphetamine.
