Search warrants on two Opelika convenience stores leaves two jailed and drugs, guns found
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Two search warrants were executed on January 25th, 2022 on two local convenience stores by Opelika Police Narcotics Division. The first search warrant was conducted at 3700 Pepperell Parkway, AM PM Food Mart (Big Cat). During the search, Detectives recovered bags containing Kratom, pills believed to be Tianeptine, Viagra pills, cash, and a revolver. 21-year-old Kamal Kumar Kakkar was arrested on two outstanding warrants for Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance and was charged with three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance.
The second search was conducted at 1101 Columbus Parkway, Chevron Food Mart. During this search, Detectives recovered a large quantity of pills believed to be tianeptine and two firearms. 62-year-old Cynthia Lee Thompson was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
This case is still under investigation and additional charges are pending.
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