MANHATTAN – A Kansas man accused in a drug manufacturing operation was sentenced to 92 months in prison in Riley County Court on Tuesday.

Grant Hamel, 23, Manhattan, was arrested on February 4, 2015 following an investigation by the Riley County Police Department into a drug manufacturing operation at 3 locations in Manhattan.

Officers seized approximately 14 pounds of marijuana, ½ pound of methamphetamine, over 2000 prescription pills, 5 firearms, approximately $51,000 in cash and two vehicles.

They also discovered a marijuana grow operation and steroid manufacturing operation.

Following a plea deal agreed to by the State, Hamel was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids.