Area authorities arrested two persons after the execution of a search warrant on Monday, May 24, in Pettis County.

According to the Pettis County Sheriff’s Department, the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force and Pettis County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at Room 306 at Motel 6 at 3402 West Broadway Boulevard in reference to drug distribution.

During execution, approximately one gram of black-tar heroin was seized, along with sales and use paraphernalia. In addition, 44-magnum ammunition was seized as being in possession of a person prohibited.

Authorities say, “While this may seem like a small amount of heroin, it is more than enough for several potentially lethal doses.”

Evidence suggests exponentially more heroin was present prior to execution. Two individuals are in custody. Investigation is currently ongoing.

While on scene, in a separate room, an individual was reported to have overdosed on an unknown substance. Deputies responded to the room and made contact with the tenant. While clearly under the influence of a controlled substance, the individual denied medical assistance. Drug paraphernalia was seized to be destroyed per the Good Samaritan Law.

Authorities have not released the names of any of the persons arrested.