$30,000 worth of meth, 40 firearms seized in multi-county investigation

$30,000 worth of meth, 40 firearms seized in multi-county investigation

PADUCAH, Ky. (Heartland News) - McCracken County Sheriff’s Office authorities say they seized $30,000 worth of methamphetamine and 40 guns in a multi-county investigation in western Kentucky.

McCracken County Detectives had developed a case against multiple individuals suspected of trafficking drugs through several western Kentucky counties.

Detectives conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 24 and say they found a man and a woman in the vehicle, as well as meth and cash believed to be the result of drug sales.

McCracken County officials say they worked with Ballard County Sheriff’s Office deputies to serve a search warrant at a home in Wickliffe. Deputies say they found three pounds of meth, scales, drug paraphernalia, and 40 firearms inside the home.

Three people face charges related to the investigation:

- Donald “Mark” Hannan, 35, of Wickliffe, faces chares of trafficking in methamphetamine(second or subsequent offense), careless driving, and possession of drug paraphernalia

- Samantha Brugger, of Smithland, faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine(second or subsequent offense), and possession of drug paraphernalia

- Laken Conyers, 32, of Wickliffe, faces charges of trafficking in methamphetamine(firearm enhanced), and possession of drug paraphernalia

Hanna and Brugger were arrested and taken to the McCracken County Regional Jail. Conyers was arrested and taken to the Ballard County Jail.

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