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Three arrested in Conway for possession of over 650 grams of meth

Conway police arrested three people for possession of 650 grams of meth, multiple syringes and pipes and a stolen firearm.
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CONWAY, Ark. — The Conway Police Department announced that they have arrested multiple people in connection to a drug operation.

According to reports, authorities arrived at a motel in the city in reference to a narcotics investigation, which is where they located several people that were engaging in the distribution of illegal drugs. 

Police said that they arrested 3 people as a result-- Lonnie Barnes, Deanzell Baker, and Jennifer Kerek. All 3 people are facing multiple charges, including drug possession.

Authorities said that they found over 600 grams of meth, 400 grams of THC gummies, 237 grams of marijuana, and 2 grams of a "counterfeit substance." Alongside that, police said they seized 3 meth syringes, 2 meth pipes, over $4,500, and a stolen gun. 

Police said that the investigation is active and that no further information will be released at the moment.  

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