LAKE PARK, Fla. — A Lake Park man is facing multiple serious charges after law enforcement uncovered a large cache of illegal drugs and firearms in his home during a multi-agency raid.
Anthony Mattys, 26, became the subject of a drug trafficking investigation by the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department (PBGPD) in mid-March. After weeks of surveillance, a coordinated search operation was conducted on Tuesday morning around 6 a.m. at his residence on Evergreen Drive.
The raid involved officers from the DEA, PBGPD Special Response Team, Jupiter Police Department, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Mattys was detained outside the home during the operation. Inside, officers discovered a vast array of illegal narcotics and firearms.
Drug Seizure Details:
16.3 pounds of marijuana, with growing equipment like soil cups, hydroponic systems, dehumidifiers, and light setups
540 grams of psilocybin mushrooms
429 grams of methamphetamine
168 grams of cocaine
98 grams of ketamine
97 grams of Xanax
Acetaminophen and hydrocodone pills
Weapons Seized:
Nine firearms
Numerous magazines and gun-related accessories found throughout the home
Mattys now faces multiple felony charges, including:
Trafficking over 14 grams of methamphetamine
Trafficking cocaine
Possession of marijuana with intent to sell
Possession of over 10 grams of a controlled substance
Possession of drugs with intent to distribute
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full extent of Mattys’ alleged trafficking network.
