Three Moss Point Men Charged in Major Drug Bust

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Three Moss Point residents face multiple drug-related charges following a coordinated operation on Friday, August 2, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. Darrian Cooks, Joseph Tolliver, and Antwan Broughton are each charged with various offenses including possession, trafficking, and transfer of a controlled substance, conspiracy, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The arrests were carried out by agents from the Jackson County Emergency Services Unit (ESU), the South Mississippi Metro Enforcement Team (SMMET), and the FBI Safe Streets Task Force. During the operation, law enforcement recovered a significant amount of illegal substances, including cocaine, crack cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana, and oxycodone pills. Additionally, agents seized seven firearms and more than $7,000 in cash.

Darrian Cooks (top), Joseph Tolliver (bottom left), Antwan Broughton (bottom right).Photo byJackson County Police Department

Sheriff John Ledbetter confirmed that the three suspects will be unable to make bond due to their current probation status for prior charges from the Mississippi Department of Corrections. The investigation remains ongoing, and further arrests are anticipated.

The Jackson County Sheriff's Department continues to address drug-related crimes with a comprehensive approach, combining local and federal resources to combat the issue effectively.