On January 5th, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, along with assistance from the I-135/I-70 Drug Task Force, Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Salina Police Department, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security culminated a multi-month investigation into a large scale drug distribution group in the Saline County, Kansas area. The agencies executed four search warrants at the following locations:

• 759 Seneca – Salina
• 1018 Otto – Salina
• 3343 Ringneck Crossing – Salina
• 552 1400 Avenue – Abilene

In addition to these search warrants, three people were arrested at the locations for various narcotics related charges. According to Saline County arrest records, 23-year-old Adrian Garcia, of 552 1400 Avenue in Abilene, and 25-year-old Francisco Carrillo-Elias of 3343 Ringneck Crossing, were arrested on January 5th on drug possession and distribution charges.

Law Enforcement also seized approximately 18 pounds of methamphetamine and numerous firearms.

Additional charges are being considered and the investigation continues. No additional information is being released at this time.