NESS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Ness County are investigating two suspects on drug charges.

On Saturday, Ness County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Hodgeman County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at 26016 Main Street in the Arnold, according to a social media report.

Brad Briand, 64, Arnold, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Samantha Herron, 34, Arnold, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of synthetic marijuana (K2), and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Briand has a previous drug conviction from 2003 in Ness County and

Herron has a previous drug conviction from 2002 in Ness County, according to the Kansas Department of corrections.

Formal charges will be through the Ness County Attorney’s Office.