Drug bust at Mississippi residence nets $360,000 in marijuana, arrest of two individuals
Published 12:44 pm Monday, May 15, 2023
More than 32 pounds of marijuana worth $360,000 was seized, and two Mississippi residents have been arrested in a recent drug bust.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
– On May 12, Carolyn Ellzey, 57, of Osyka, Mississippi, and Johnny Ellzey, 62, of Osyka, Mississippi, were arrested and charged with trafficking of a controlled substance and conspiracy.
– A joint operation between the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics seized approximately 14,696 grams (32.4 pounds) of Marijuana with an approximate street value of $360,000.
– The drug bust occurred at 1088 Rawls Road in Pike County.
