Otway, OH – Agents with the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force, joined by the U.S. Marshals Service, executed an arrest warrant on Wednesday, October 29, at a property on Smith Road in Otway. The search led to the discovery of narcotics and firearms in plain view, sparking a larger investigation into suspected drug trafficking.
According to the task force, agents located what appeared to be methamphetamine, digital scales, and packaging materials during the initial search. After receiving consent from the property owner, authorities conducted a more extensive search, uncovering additional narcotics and multiple firearms.
In total, investigators seized over 300 grams of methamphetamine and 14 firearms from the property. All evidence was collected, and the investigation remains ongoing. Officials say related charges will be presented to a Scioto County Grand Jury at a later date.
The Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force is made up of several agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the Ohio Organized Crime Investigation Commission, the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office, and the Portsmouth Police Department.
Anyone with information about this incident or additional drug activity is encouraged to contact the Southern Ohio Organized and Major Crimes Task Force Tip Line at 740-820-6404.
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