Tuesday night the police raided three homes, resulting in 16 arrests and the seizure of $5,000 cash and over $10,000 worth of marijuana and other drugs, including ecstasy tablets. Sergeant James Williams said the raids were the result of a month-long investigation.
Those arrested include one person who is accused of being a major drug dealer in the Houston area. While only one pound of marijuana was seized, its value was exceptionally high because it is a high-grade hydroponic strain of the drug.
Everyone arrested for marijuana possession of less than one ounce is currently out on bail. Those who were charged with marijuana manufacture are being held in the Houston County jail. Whether or not they have selected their Houston criminal lawyers yet is unknown and the suspects have not been available for comment.
To read more about the raids, see the article on Macon.com. Image via Torben Bjorn Hansen [Flickr].