BRADENTON, FL — A major drug bust in neighboring Manatee County resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old Bradenton man after detectives seized 1.75 pounds of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana, hundreds of grams of other illegal drugs, three firearms and thousands of dollars in cash.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics detectives began investigating Miguel Aguilar-Hernandez in August 2026, conducting several undercover drug purchases at a residence in the 4900 block of 22nd Street West in Bradenton.
Following those transactions, investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence. On October 23, 2026, detectives executed the warrant with assistance from the sheriff’s SWAT team.
Inside the home, deputies located Aguilar-Hernandez, a woman and their infant child. During a search of the residence, investigators discovered 1.75 pounds of cocaine, 15 pounds of marijuana, 362.9 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 187.4 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy), 35.5 grams of Adderall, 19.3 grams of ketamine and 3.3 grams of oxycodone. Detectives also seized three firearms and $3,366 in cash.
Aguilar-Hernandez was arrested and faces multiple charges, including trafficking in cocaine, possession of marijuana and MDMA with intent to sell, possession of controlled substances, and multiple counts of selling cocaine and MDMA.
Authorities also contacted the Florida Department of Children and Families after discovering the infant inside the residence. Following an investigation, DCF removed the child from the home.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says narcotics detectives continue working to identify and hold accountable individuals involved in distributing illegal drugs throughout the community.
SOURCE: MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICES
