Polk woman tried to sell 8.8 pounds of meth to undercover detectives, officials say
By FOX 13 News staff
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Booking image for Maria Gordillo (Provided by Polk County Sheriff s Office)
LAKE WALES, Fla. - A woman from Lake Wales tried to sell nearly 9 pounds, but it turned out the potential buyers were undercover Polk County detectives, according to the sheriff s office.
Deputies arrested 47-year-old Maria Gordillo in early December. Detectives said they arranged two separate meth purchases with Gordillo. The first occurred on Dec. 3 when detectives purchased 2.2 pounds of meth at the suspect s home on Waverly Loop.
The second transaction occurred on Dec. 9, also at her home. Detectives said Gordillo provided detectives three one-gallon sized bags that contained a total of 6.6 pounds of meth. They also seized $4,100. She was arrested that day on drug trafficking and possession charges.