SALINA — An extensive investigation by the Salina-Saline County Drug Task Force led to the arrests of five suspects at a Salina motel, and also shut down two illegal drug operations.

According to police, search warrants were executed in two rooms of the Airliner Motel, 781 N. Broadway, on Thursday following a months-long investigation.

Police say information they received about drug activity at the motel led to the initial investigation, while confidential police informants who purchased drugs led to the execution of the warrants.

Police reportedly discovered methamphetamine in Room 39 and subsequently arrested Eric Lavon Poole, 39, and Jamie Lynn Smith, 38, on a variety of charges including drug possession and illegal distribution.

Police said additional arrests were made at the hotel involving members of another independent group selling drugs in Room 29.

In that room, officers reported finding a large amount of marijuana and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Members of a gang known as the “Get Money Boyz” or “GMB” are alleged to be running a drug operation in this room. Police have not said how much marijuana was found, because they are still in the process of recording all the evidence.

Bobby Lee Wilson, 23, Farouk Akim Deen, 28, and Demetrius Lorenzo Carruthers, 28, were all taken into custody. They face charges including possession and distribution of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The three also face charges for recruiting members of a criminal street gang.

All five suspects are being held without bond in the Saline County jail.

Police said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests are possible.