PEARL, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Pearl police arrested seven men in connection to the illegal sale and distribution of narcotics after a months-long investigation.

During the investigation, police said they seized illicit narcotics, including pharmaceuticals, crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl.

The following suspects were arrested and charged:

• Bruce Smith (Pearl, MS), Sale of a Controlled Substance x2
• Joseph Rabon (Pearl, MS), Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1,500 feet of a church
• David Bradly Scott (Pearl, MS), Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1,500 feet of a school
• Ryan Harper (Pearl, MS), Sale of a Controlled Substance within 1,500 feet of a Movie Theater x2
• Jonvel Lewis (Pearl, MS), Sale of a Controlled Substance x2
• Kaleb Ingram (Pearl, MS), Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Nicholas Sanpaulin (Pearl, MS) Sale of a Controlled Substance

Pearl police said they received assistance from other law enforcement agencies, including Richland police, Ridgeland police and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

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