Eufaula, Ala. — A large-scale narcotics investigation led to two arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and firearms in Eufaula this week.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, agents with the State Bureau of Investigation Region B and the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant on April 1 as part of an ongoing case.
Authorities reported seizing approximately 557 grams of amphetamine pills, 189 grams of opioid pills, about seven pounds of marijuana, and roughly two pounds of synthetic cannabinoids. Investigators also recovered precursor chemicals, $64,120 in U.S. currency, and four firearms.
Johnrecis Jones, 35, of Eufaula, was arrested and charged with three counts of drug trafficking, one count of unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance in the first degree, and certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm.
Shavannah Moreland, 36, of Eufaula, was arrested and charged with two counts of drug trafficking and one count of unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance in the first degree.
Both individuals are being held in the Eufaula City Jail without bond.
Officials said the Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force includes officers from multiple agencies across the Wiregrass, including the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Eufaula Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, Dale County Sheriff’s Office, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, Covington County Sheriff’s Office, and Geneva Police Department, along with ALEA investigators.
Authorities say the coordinated effort highlights the importance of partnerships in targeting illegal drug activity and improving public safety.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
