Two persons were arrested after authorities executed a search warrant in Pettis County on Tuesday, June 15.

According to the Pettis County Sheriff’s office, Pettis County deputies, the Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force and the Morgan County SWAT Team served a search warrant at 1821 South Barret in reference to drug distribution. This has been an ongoing investigation between law enforcement and Pettis County Prosecutor Phillip Sawyer.

During warrant service, officers detained and arrested James Johnson and Whitney Raymond. Seized during this warrant were:

One kilogram of cocaine salt (powder cocaine);
Half-pound of methamphetamine;
701 Ecstasy tablets;
35 pounds of bud marijuana;
154 boxes of THC vape cartridges;
THC wax;
15 high-caliber rifles;
13 handguns;
One stolen gun; and
Approximately $61,000 in U.S. currency.

Raymond was arrested on outstanding traffic warrants, while Johnson was arrested on numerous charges to include First-Degree Trafficking, which could wind up as a federal indictment.

Authorities say, “As you will note at the front of the photo, this is brick cocaine, suggesting wide-scale distribution and delivery. This is a significant operation…”.

Photo courtesy the Pettis County Sheriff’s Office.