GREAT BEND -Combined operations and cooperation between local law enforcement agencies led to more arrests and seizure of another substantial quantity of methamphetamine in Barton County.

The Barton County Sheriff’s Office, the Great Bend Police Department, the Ellinwood Police Department and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, joined forces  were able to make arrests and seize more than two pounds of methamphetamine with a street value estimated near $100,000, according to a sheriff’s department media release.

On August 12, Deputy Sheriff Richard Allen stopped a vehicle driven by 39-year-old Gabriel Garman, of Hoisington, for a traffic violation. Methamphetamine and other drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle. Garman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

A safe was also located in the vehicle. A search warrant was obtained for the safe and more than two pounds of methamphetamine was located inside.

A second suspect linked to the safe was also arrested. The other suspect was identified as 36-year-old April Addison of Great Bend. Both are still in custody at the Barton County Jail. There both charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances. They are being held in lieu of $300,000 bond.

This is the second seizure of more than two pounds of methamphetamine in the last several weeks. All law enforcement agencies in Barton County are committed to the enforcement of drug laws and arrest of dealers. If you’re selling drugs…we’re making house calls.