LABETTE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in southeast Kansas are investigating two suspects on drug and and weapons charges.

On Friday morning the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant to conclude a two month long investigation into the sale of methamphetamine, according to a media release.

The search warrant was executed at a residence at 1411 Belmont in Parsons. As a result of the investigation, 35-year old Josh Brown was arrested and booked into the Labette County Jail on charges of Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession with the Intent to Distribute within 1,000 feet of School Property, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Prescription Pills with the Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Also arrested was Audra Nixon or Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Seized during the search warrant was approximately one half ounce of methamphetamine, one vehicle, one pistol, two rifles, $600 in cash, and scales as well as other drug-related paraphernalia. The confiscated vehicle was previously reported stolen in Nebraska and the pistol had been reported stolen in Labette County.

The KBI’s mission in proactive narcotics operations like these is to partner with all relevant law enforcement agencies in an effort to reduce the availability and distribution of drugs in Kansas.