Kentucky State Police arrested a Pike County man following the discovery of a large quantity of illegal drugs at a residence in Hardy.
During the search, troopers seized approximately 23.5 pounds of suspected marijuana, 192 grams of suspected fentanyl, six ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, 35 bottles of 300mg liquid THC, 2,162 THC edible dosage units, 22 firearms, and approximately $1,500 in cash.
James Hardesty, 35 of Hardy, was taken into custody and remains lodged in the Pike County Detention Center with charges of:
Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Degree (Fentanyl)
Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 2nd Degree (Hallucinogen)
Trafficking in Marijuana
Trafficking in a Legend Drug, 1st Offense
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Kentucky State Police encourages everyone to report suspected drug activity. Callers may remain anonymous.
Source: WBKO
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