Man arrested, 2 pounds of marijuana seized

Published 12:36 am Friday, September 30, 2016

NATCHEZ — A Ferriday man was arrested and approximately 2 pounds of medical-grade marijuana seized Thursday after a joint investigation the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Group.

ACSO Sgt. Cal Green said in a statement that Henry Jefferson Jr., 22, was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute when he reportedly took possession of the marijuana at a North Shields Lane apartment.

Jefferson was being held in the Adams County Jail Thursday afternoon with no bond.

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