A months-long investigation in Columbus ended with the arrest of 34-year-old Joshua Alexander, accused of trafficking drugs and illegally carrying a gun.
🚨 Why It Matters: Police say the bust took a large stash of meth, cocaine, and a firearm off the streets, and put a repeat offender back behind bars.
🔍 What Happened: On Thursday, August 7, investigators with Columbus Police and the ATF served a search warrant, seizing:
- 3,428 grams of meth — worth about $154,000
- 23 grams of cocaine — worth about $1,100
- A Springfield XD 9mm handgun
- $2,450 in cash
⚖️ Charges: Alexander faces trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, two firearm charges — including possession by a convicted felon — plus obstruction and drug-related object possession.
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