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Five Arrested in Marianna Drug Raid

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Posted at 2:12 PM, Jul 07, 2014
and last updated 2014-07-08 02:17:30-04

Marianna, FL (WTXL) -- Over three pounds of cannabis, cocaine, and paraphernalia were seized along with five arrests on July 3rd, 2014 according to police reports.

The Search Warrant Service states the raid at 2928 Harley Drive was due to an extensive investigation of the sale of illegal drugs sold within Marianna.

Cedric Decree, Jerry Spires, Jacques Spires, Michael Williams and Adrian Spencer were arrested.

The arrest records shows some of the charges include possession of cocaine, possession of cannabis with intent to distribute, resisting officer without violence, felon in possession of firearm and ammunition and violation of probation.

Multiple firearms including a semi-automatic assault riffle, five vehicles, and money related to the drug sales were taken into evidence according to police.

Chief Hayes Baggett gives thanks to the assisting agencies that helped in this joint operation. He stated that without assistance this type of raid would be severely more dangerous to the officers, suspects, and the public.

Police say the investigation is still ongoing and more arrests are to be expected.

The Marianna Police Department asks that anyone with information about this case to call CrimeStoppers at 850-526-3125 or the Marianna Police Department at 850-526-3125.