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Police arrest three in Moultrie meth bust
Posted: 02.23.2011 at 7:58 AM
Updated: 02.23.2011 at 9:55 AM
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Officers responding to neighbors' complaints busted the meth operation Tuesday on WMTM road

MOULTRIE, GA -- Colquitt County officers made three arrests in a meth bust Tuesday.

Officers responding to neighbors' complaints busted the meth operation Tuesday on WMTM road. 34-year-old Brian Henderson, 32-year-old Christy Hobgood, and 51-year-old Gwen Johnson were arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and unlawful possession of pseudoephedrine.

Agents with the Colquitt County Drug Enforcement Team seized about 10 grams of finished meth and an additional 12 grams of unfinished product. Team Commander Sergeant Steve Exum says the meth would have a street value of about $100 per gram.

Additional arrests could be made as a result of the investigation.

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