SALINA- Law enforcement authorities in Dickinson and Saline County are investigating suspects in an alleged drug distribution group.

On Tuesday, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, along with assistance from the I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Salina Police Department, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security culminated a multi-month investigation into a large scale drug distribution group in Central Kansas, according to a media release.

The agencies executed four search warrants at the following locations including 759 Seneca Avenue, 1018 Otto Avenue, and 3343 Ringneck Crossing in Salina and 552 1400 Avenue in Abilene.

Three people were arrested at the locations for various narcotics related charges.

According to Saline County arrest records, 23-year-old Adrian Garcia, of 552 1400 Avenue in Abilene, and 25-year-old Francisco Carrillo-Elias of 3343 Ringneck Crossing, were arrested on January 5th on drug possession and distribution charges.

Law Enforcement also seized approximately 18 pounds of methamphetamine and numerous firearms.

Additional charges are being considered, according to the KBI.