Two arrested after Columbus police seize drugs, stolen firearms during search warrant
Two individuals were arrested after officers with the Columbus Police Department’s Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at a residence earlier this week and recovered illegal narcotics, stolen firearms, and cash.
According to police, investigators served the warrant on March 11 at a home in the 2900 block of 10th Street. During the search, officers located multiple types of illegal drugs with an estimated street value of nearly $2,000, along with two stolen firearms and more than $4,000 in U.S. currency.
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Authorities said the following narcotics were seized during the operation:
Marijuana: 85.3 grams (estimated street value $853)
Cocaine: 3.3 grams (estimated street value $165)
THC: 21.2 grams (estimated street value $530)
Oxycodone: 38 pills (estimated street value $380)
Pregabalin: 4 pills (estimated street value $40)
The total estimated street value of the narcotics seized was $1,968. Investigators also recovered $4,097 in U.S. currencyand two stolen firearms.
Tucker’s mugshot (Image/Muscogee County Jail)
Police arrested Devin Tucker, 36, in connection with the investigation. He faces multiple charges, including obstruction, tampering with evidence, possession of several controlled substances with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug-related objects, interference with government property, theft by receiving a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Clark’s mugshot (Image/Muscogee County Jail)
Emmie Clark, 23, was also arrested and is charged with drugs not in the original container, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug-related objects, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, theft by receiving a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests may be forthcoming.
“The Special Operations Unit is committed to reducing crime tied to illegal drug activity,” said Lt. Alan Malone with the Special Operations Unit. “We will continue to act decisively against crime and work to make neighborhoods safer.”
Anyone with information about suspected illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the Columbus Police Department by calling 911 or the department’s non-emergency line at 706-225-3112. Callers may remain anonymous.
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