JACKSON, Miss. -- Three people were arrested Tuesday in connection with the seizure of more than 200 pounds of marijuana.
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics-led Jackson Enforcement Team arrested Lee E. Brooks Jr., 32, and Stephanie Weathersby, 29, both of Jackson along with Charles Wilson, 61, of Bellwood, Ill., at Brooks' 1737 Brecon Drive residence.
Brooks has been charged with possession of more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, conspiracy to possess more than 100 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of ecstasy. He has also been charged with child endangerment because the alleged offenses occurred in the presence of a minor.
MBN Director Marshall Fisher said Brooks was also in possession of a firearm and could face stiffer penalties if convicted. Agents charged Weathersby with possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana and Wilson with conspiracy to possess more than 100 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Fisher estimates the street value of the marijuana at $250,000.
MBN agents also seized approximately $7,000 in cash, a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun and a bullet-resistant vest.
In addition to the JET, the Oklahoma State Police and the Jackson High-Intensity Drug-Trafficking Area task force participated in the investigation.
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