MBN makes drug bust

Published 4:18 pm Wednesday, October 11, 2023

The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics on Wednesday announced multiple arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs in Wilkinson County.

In a news release, the department said the execution of two search warrants resulted in the arrest of Melvin Jackson, 30, Aynna Holmes, 22, Gergory Deener, 31, and Willie Smith, 49. All four were charged with trafficking a schedule II controlled substance. Additionally, Smith had a warrant for attempted murder.

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Additional charges and arrests are expected.

In addition to the arrests, MBN agents seized 9,687 methamphetamine pills, 2,101 fentanyl pills, 202 grams of marijuana, 70 grams of white fentanyl powder, 9 grams of brown heroin, 33 grams of powder cocaine, 64 grams of crack cocaine, 43 grams of methamphetamine, 222 grams of blue fentanyl powder, 2 fentanyl transdermal patches, 14 units of Suboxone, 7 handguns, 2 assault rifles, a 2019 Cadillac sedan and $5,267 in cash.

“With the pouring of fentanyl and other drugs across our southern border, MBN and DPS will continue the aggressive efforts to identify and dismantle drug organizations who distribute these potentially deadly substances in our communities,” said Commissioner Sean Tindell. “If you have any information on this type of activity, please contact MBN or your local Crime Stoppers. It could save a life.”

Mississippi Bureau of Investigation and Mississippi Highway Patrol assisted in the case.