7 arrested after massive drug bust in Troup County

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A large drug bust in Troup County has landed seven people behind bars.

Troup County sheriff’s deputies, LaGrange police officers and Coweta County sheriff’s deputies executed a search warrant at a LaGrange home on Wednesday.

Authorities found 20 pounds of packaged marijuana, ecstasy, at least seven guns and other trafficking items.

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The seven men arrested and booked into the Troup County Jail include:

• Kelsey Barnes - charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of ecstasy
• Kimani Barnes - charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of schedule II narcotics with the intent to distribute
• Kendall Barnes - charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
• James Clark - charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of a firearm during certain felonies
• Ray Hughley - charged with trafficking marijuana
• Bryan Fanning - charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of a firearm during certain felonies
• Travis Whitehead - charged with trafficking marijuana

Authorities say as they continue investigating, the suspects could face additional charges.

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