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Polk County deputies arrested five people during an undercover operation. Images are courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>

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LAKELAND, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Polk County detectives have arrested five people and are still searching for two more suspects following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.<\/p>

Polk County undercover operation<\/h2>

What we know:<\/p>

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Sheriff’s detectives launched an undercover investigation on April 30, focusing on suspected illegal drug activity inside Haines City, Lake Wales, Davenport, Lakeland, Auburndale, and Winter Haven. Investigators identified seven suspects during the multi-city operation.<\/p>

Five individuals are in custody, while the two remaining suspects have active warrants out for their arrest. Three of the arrested individuals face charges for selling marijuana within 1,000 feet of a church, and two others face charges for selling cocaine within 1,000 feet of a house of worship.<\/p>

Suspect sells drugs to undercover detective wearing ankle monitor<\/h2>

Dig deeper:<\/p>

According to the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office, one suspect, convicted felon Donovan Roserie, who was on probation for burglary and grand theft sold drugs to an undercover detective while he was wearing an ankle monitor.<\/p>

Detectives said they found a long gun, ammunition, and marijuana packaged for sale in Roserie\u2019s apartment.<\/p>

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Donovan Roserie is accused of selling drugs to an undercover detective. Images are courtesy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/span> <\/p> <\/div><\/div>

Arrested suspects and charges<\/h2>

By the numbers:<\/p>

The five suspects arrested include:<\/p>