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Chris Perkins and Angie DiMichele

Suspect who sold fentanyl-laced cocaine to Army football player, spring break students named by officials

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The suspect arrested Friday night for selling fentanyl-laced cocaine to spring breakers in Wilton Manors, including four cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, one of whom is a football player, has been named by officials.

Axel Giovany Casseus, 21, of Lauderhill, is being charged for selling the tainted cocaine to the victims, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The victims were hospitalized Thursday.

Detectives with the Broward County Drug Task Force (BCDTF) reached Casseus via his cellphone Friday, according to the arrest report.

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