Palmetto Man Arrested in Drug Trafficking Investigation
Palmetto man Eric Tovar-Aviles arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges after detectives seized over a kilogram of methamphetamine and cocaine from his home.
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Eric Tovar-Aviles faces trafficking charges after a months-long narcotics investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office culminated in his arrest on October 14, 2026.
Detectives made undercover purchases of powder cocaine and methamphetamine from Aviles, acquiring approximately 22 grams of cocaine and 33 grams of methamphetamine. Based on this evidence, detectives secured a search warrant for Aviles' residence in the 400 block of 39th Street East in Palmetto.
On October 13, 2026, the Sheriff's Office SWAT team executed the warrant. Aviles was the sole occupant and surrendered without incident. Detectives seized approximately 1,230.6 grams of methamphetamine and 113.4 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $33,684. Officers also recovered over $15,000 in U.S. currency.
Aviles faces charges including sale of methamphetamine, two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, trafficking in cocaine, and violation of probation.
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