The Cape Coral Police Department’s narcotics unit arrested two men accused of drug trafficking several forms of narcotics in the area.
According to police, Julian James Garton-Miulli, 27, and Sean Matthew Balke, 51, were arrested on Wednesday after detectives discovered he was distributing MDMA and THC products.
MDMA, short for Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is commonly known as ecstasy.
Detectives found over 28 grams of MDMA at his residence on SE 6th Place. A search also revealed four handguns, an AR pistol, a rifle, two shotguns, more than $5,600 in cash, and various narcotics, including meth and mushrooms.
During a related investigation, a search warrant was executed at another location on Beach Parkway West. Detectives recovered large amounts of narcotics, firearms, money, and other drug paraphernalia.
Garton-Miulli was charged with trafficking in MDMA, possession of controlled substances, and other related offenses.
Balke faces charges of trafficking in cocaine, meth, and THC, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.
Detectives recovered significant quantities of drugs, including 457.8 grams of cocaine, 1,028 grams of MDMA, and 17 pounds of marijuana.
Credit: Cape Coral Police Department
Both men were taken to the Lee County Jail.
Nicholas Karsen is a Digital Specialist and has been with WINK News since May 2023.