Eddie Antonio Muniz, 41, of Doral, was arrested Thursday on multiple drug trafficking charges after investigators say he sold fentanyl-laced MDMA near Sweetwater Elementary School and Florida International University’s main campus. The arrest occurred at Identity Miami, a Sweetwater apartment complex at 400 SW 107th Ave., where authorities say Muniz arranged a meeting with an undercover detective as part of a narcotics investigation. The FIU Police Department served as the arresting agency as part of a multi-agency task force.
Investigators said an undercover asset made multiple controlled purchases of narcotics from Muniz on separate dates, with several transactions occurring within 1,000 feet of Sweetwater Elementary School and another taking place near FIU’s main campus. The molly capsules purchased during these operations later tested positive for fentanyl, according to the police report. The proximity to the elementary school adds enhanced penalties under Florida law for drug sales near educational facilities.
The investigation documented a pattern of escalating drug sales over several weeks in March. On March 3, police said Muniz sold about 1.5 grams of molly in capsule form for $100. On March 12, investigators said he sold about three grams of molly in capsules for $250, which tested positive for fentanyl. On March 19, authorities confirmed that Muniz sold molly and cocaine for $500, with the molly again testing positive for fentanyl.
The final transaction that led to Muniz’s arrest occurred Thursday when investigators said he sold approximately 30.5 grams of molly in capsule form for $1,000. He was taken into custody immediately following that transaction at the Sweetwater apartment complex. The total amount of drugs sold during the investigation exceeded 38 grams across the documented transactions.
A search warrant executed at Muniz’s home in Doral led to the seizure of additional evidence, including a semiautomatic handgun and about 15 grams of molly. The report states that Muniz did not have a concealed weapons permit for the firearm found at his residence. The discovery of the weapon adds armed trafficking charges to his case, significantly increasing potential penalties.
Jail records show Muniz now faces serious charges, including trafficking fentanyl and MDMA, armed trafficking, and selling controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a school. Police said Muniz was transported for questioning but declined to speak with investigators. The case highlights ongoing concerns about fentanyl contamination in street drugs, particularly MDMA, which has led to numerous overdoses across South Florida.
The multi-agency investigation demonstrates increased cooperation between local law enforcement and university police departments in targeting drug trafficking operations near educational facilities. Florida law imposes enhanced penalties for drug sales within 1,000 feet of schools, with mandatory minimum sentences for trafficking offenses. The case remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the full scope of Muniz’s alleged drug distribution network.