Search warrant leads to major drug bust in Marshall County

By Stephen McLamb and Amber Eady | November 20, 2017 at 2:47 PM CST - Updated August 14 at 10:45 AM

James Chamblee (Source: Boaz Police Department)

MARSHALL COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - A search warrant in Marshall County over the weekend led to a major drug bust.

According to police, the stop of James Kevin Chamblee led to a search of his home in Boaz.

During that search, police found five pounds of methamphetamine that was reportedly from Mexico, a half pound of marijuana, nine firearms and approximately $4,000 in cash.

Chamblee was then arrested and booked into the Marshall County Jail.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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