Busted in Calhoun

June 17, 2009 - 12:02 PM

Another day, another drug bust, this time in Calhoun, Georgia. Tuesday afternoon, the Calhoun Police Department Special Operations Unit and Detectives from the Sheriff's Office Drug Task Force acted on a search warrant in the Resaca Community.

After searching the residence, more than 100 pounds of processed marijuana, scales, financial records, weapons and over $5,000 in cash was discovered. One of the weapons found was a home-made "zip" gun, which detectives say has the ability to be extremely dangerous.

Five vehicles and a boat were confiscated, as well as other materials that were thought to be gathered through marijuana trafficking.

Three individuals were arrested, including Herman Lamar Southerland, 54; Florene Nicholson, 50; and Kenneth York, 44.

Police say these arrests were the result of an investigation that has been ongoing for several months.