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Chattanooga Councilman Among 33 Arrested On Drug Charges
DEA: John “Duke” Franklin Obstructed Justice, Used City Phone For Drug Deals

MAY 14 -- (Chattanooga, TN) – DEA, state, and local officials arrested 33 Chattanooga area residents Tuesday, May 14 including City Councilman John “Duke” Franklin as part of a two-year investigation into a drug trafficking organization which operated in Tennessee and Georgia.

According to the indictment, Franklin conspired with Michael Kelley, 44, to commit money laundering and to obstruct justice in connection with the seizure of over $69,000 in drug proceeds.

“Drugs and money are a lethal combination that helps to breed the very corruption that is evident in this case. Taking-down drug trafficking organizations like this one is a good way to help break this unfortunate and sometimes tragic cycle. This investigation would not have been possible without the cooperation of our local, state and federal counterparts,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Rodney G. Benson.

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