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Major Drug Bust in Brookhaven Leads to Multiple Arrests

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. – A major drug bust in Brookhaven on Sunday, June 8, resulted in eight arrests and the seizure of large quantities of illegal drugs, cash, and a stolen firearm.

The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, as part of a long-term investigation into drug trafficking in the area, executed six search warrants with the help of several law enforcement partners. The operation led to the seizure of approximately 6,410 grams of powder cocaine, 2,292 grams of marijuana, 36 grams of crack cocaine, methamphetamine, Hydrocodone, Alprazolam, and THC edibles.

Agents also recovered $27,569 in cash, two vehicles, and a stolen handgun.

The operation was carried out with support from Homeland Security Investigations, Mississippi Highway Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Brookhaven Police Department, and the 14th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

“Because of their collaboration and dedication, dangerous drugs and criminals have been removed from our communities,” said Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell. “This work helps keep our families and youth safer.”

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."