Crime & Public Safety

Police, DEA conduct ‘joint operation’ at Sandy Springs shopping center

Police and DEA agents in tactical gear could be seen at the Copeland Village shopping center in Sandy Springs.
Police and DEA agents in tactical gear could be seen at the Copeland Village shopping center in Sandy Springs.
Updated Oct 28, 2022

Local police and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a joint operation Friday at a shopping center in Sandy Springs, officials confirmed.

The operation, which included multiple officers in tactical gear, took place at Copeland Village on Roswell Road, just south of I-285. Located between the Perimeter and the Prado, the strip mall is home to multiple restaurants, a laundromat, a liquor store and other businesses.

Despite confirming the joint operation, Sandy Springs police have not provided further details.

Few details have been provided about the operation in Sandy Springs.
Few details have been provided about the operation in Sandy Springs.

— Please return to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for updates.

About the Author

Henri Hollis is a reporter and restaurant critic for the Food & Dining team. Formerly a freelance writer and photographer with a focus on food and restaurants, he joined the AJC full-time in January 2021, first covering breaking news. He is a lifelong Atlantan and a graduate of Georgia Tech.

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