ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A search of two St. Lucie County food stores and a residence led to the arrest of three people who were allegedly selling marijuana out of the businesses.

According to an arrest report from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office (SLCSO), on March 13, detectives executed a narcotics search warrant at Three O’s Food Market, located at 601 North 25th Street. The search warrant stemmed from an investigation into the illegal sale and distribution of marijuana in St. Lucie County.

The report states that during the investigation, detectives identified William Fraud Said Jr. as the person responsible for selling marijuana from Three O’s Food Market. The search also led to four others who were behind the counter being detained: Gerson A. Alves, Andrew J. Huayhua-Espiritu, Nezar Saleh, and Jachnyne Julceus.

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According to the affidavit, investigators found approximately 53 pounds of marijuana during the search. Deputies said the marijuana was located throughout the store and was primarily packaged in large, sealed, airtight bags.

When speaking with law enforcement, Said Jr. said Alves, Huayhua-Espiritu, Saleh, and Julceus were not employees of the store but would occasionally help him. He also said they were unaware of what was being sold.

The criminal complaint states that Three O’s Food Market was supplying the community with large quantities of marijuana.

Said Jr. faces charges of trafficking marijuana in excess of 25 pounds and drug trafficking from a structure or vehicle.

Crackdown at Friendly Meat and Grocery

According to an arrest affidavit from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, detectives also executed a search warrant on March 13 at Friendly Meat and Grocery after receiving reports of illegal narcotics being sold.

While executing the warrant, detectives located Mohammad Saaida and Alia Shrateh behind the counter. Both were detained, and the business was secured without incident.

The criminal complaint states that during the search, detectives found an unmarked plastic container containing a green leafy substance identified as cannabis.

Detectives also found rolled cannabis, THC-laced candy, THC gummies, THC liquid drinks, a handgun, and approximately $1,374 from the cash registers. In total, about 2,318.7 grams of cannabis were recovered.

The criminal complaint states that detectives attempted to speak with Saaida and Shrateh; Saaida said he works at the business, while Shrateh said she comes in to sit.

According to the arrest report, Saaida was booked on charges of possession with intent to sell an illegal narcotic within 1,000 feet of a convenience store and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Arrest at Fort Pierce residence

According to an arrest affidavit from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, detectives conducted a narcotics investigation on March 16, 2026, that led to a search warrant at a home in the 1700 block of Avenue D in Fort Pierce.

The affidavit states that Mizanur Raman and another individual were detained at the scene while deputies executed the search warrant.

According to investigators, deputies found large quantities of marijuana along with items commonly used for packaging and distribution. Seized evidence included multiple bags of marijuana—some weighing between 1 and 1.5 pounds—prepackaged units, THC products, a scale, and packaging materials.

Authorities also reported recovering about $1,102 in cash, as well as custom barcodes, storage devices, and products labeled as marijuana strains and THC edibles and vape cartridges.

According to the affidavit, investigators determined the quantity of drugs and the materials found were consistent with distribution rather than personal use.

Raman was charged with felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver under Florida statute 893.13, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.