Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Cocaine Seized after UNITE bust in Magoffin
More than one-quarter ounce of cocaine was recovered following the arrest of a Magoffin County man on drug trafficking charges.
Following a lengthy investigation by Operation UNITE, law enforcement personnel arrested 60-year-old Willis Porter around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday charging him with one count of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance(cocaine)and trafficking in marijuana more than 5 pounds according to UNITE officials.
Porter gave officers permission to search his home where they discovered marijuana seeds, more than $1,000 in cash and a .44 Magnum handgun. Porter was taken to the Johnson County Detention Center. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected.
Following a lengthy investigation by Operation UNITE, law enforcement personnel arrested 60-year-old Willis Porter around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday charging him with one count of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance(cocaine)and trafficking in marijuana more than 5 pounds according to UNITE officials.
Porter gave officers permission to search his home where they discovered marijuana seeds, more than $1,000 in cash and a .44 Magnum handgun. Porter was taken to the Johnson County Detention Center. The investigation is continuing and additional charges are expected.
# posted by Justin Mullins @ 4:22 PM 
