Great Bend Post

GREAT BEND — The Barton County Sheriff’s office on Friday conducted a series of search warrants that resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of marijuana and cash.

According to Sheriff Brian Bellendir, officers and detectives executed search warrants at three locations in Great Bend.

They searched two residences and one storage shed.  At those locations officers seized approximately 9 pounds of high-grade marijuana with a street value of approximately $35,000. Officers also seized $22,000 in U.S. currency, which is subject to forfeiture under the “Kansas Drug Tax Stamp Act.”

Kevin Franklin, 35, Great Bend, was arrested. Belinder said additional arrests are expected.