{"id":1251,"date":"2026-09-24T17:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateofdisorder.com\/?p=1251"},"modified":"2026-09-24T17:27:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T21:27:06","slug":"hernando-drug-arrest-swat-trafficking-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateofdisorder.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/24\/hernando-drug-arrest-swat-trafficking-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Hernando Man Faces Trafficking Charges After SWAT Search, Deputies Say"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HERNANDO, Fla.<\/strong> \u2014 A 59-year-old man faces methamphetamine and fentanyl trafficking charges after Citrus County deputies reported finding more than a pound of drugs during a Sept. 19 search of a Hernando home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul Michael Sawka was arrested after the sheriff\u2019s Special Investigations Unit and SWAT team served a search warrant on North Bucknell Terrace, according to FOX 13\u2019s reporting, which cites the Citrus County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deputies said repeated commands for occupants to leave the residence went unanswered before SWAT officers forced entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Investigators reported seizing 434.5 grams of methamphetamine, 24 grams of fentanyl and 19.5 grams of cocaine, along with cannabis, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reported charges also include controlled-substance possession, possession with intent to sell, possession of paraphernalia and knowingly allowing a structure to be used for drug trafficking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The allegations have not been established in court. The report does not provide Sawka\u2019s plea, bond status or a response from his attorney.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources and editorial note<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This article is based on FOX 13 Tampa Bay\u2019s Sept. 24 report attributing the allegations to the Citrus County Sheriff\u2019s Office. State of Disorder has not independently reviewed the search warrant, arrest affidavit or laboratory results. An arrest is not a conviction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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