April 20, 2024

Drugs Allegedly Discovered in Early Morning Search Warrant Execution

LONG BOTTOM, Ohio – A search warrant execution has resulted in the discovery of various alleged drugs.

According to Meigs County Sheriff Keith Wood, in the early morning hours of June 8, his office executed a search warrant at 37230 Bashan Road in Long Bottom. The search warrant came as a result of a drug investigation by deputies. Deputies and Officers with the Middleport Police Department made entry into the residence at approximately 1 a.m. Deputies located 11 individuals inside of the residence as well as in campers on the property.

After a search of the residence and the campers, deputies located methamphetamine, heroin and drug paraphernalia including baggies, digital scales, and other items indicative of drug trafficking. This case is currently still under investigation. More information will be released as it is made available.