Detectives obtained a search warrant for a residence located in the Village of Pomeroy at 25 Cave St. During the search, deputies located suspected methamphetamine, large amounts of illegal pills, digital scales and firearms. (Photo Provided)

POMEROY — On Monday the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit concluded a six-month investigation into a major drug trafficking operation that led to the execution of a search warrant.

The investigation also led to a planned interdiction traffic stop on US-33 in Meigs County.

Detectives confirmed that Sean Braley was travelling on US-33 to Columbus to purchase large amounts of methamphetamine from his supplier.

Braley was driving a 2005 Ford Mustang and returned to Meigs County with a large quantity of drugs.

Deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office and Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol initiated a traffic stop on the Ford Mustang being driven by Braley on US-33.

Detectives obtained probable cause to search the vehicle and located a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine with weight of about one pound.

An additional bag of suspected methamphetamine was located along with other drugs inside of the vehicle.

Braley was arrested for drug trafficking and possession of drugs, both first-degree felonies. Braley is expected to face additional drug-related charges and is currently being housed at the Gallia County Jail.

Through the investigation, detectives obtained a search warrant for the residence located in the Village of Pomeroy at 25 Cave St.

During the search, deputies located suspected methamphetamine, large amounts of illegal pills, digital scales and firearms.

Kristine Shane who was another target of the investigation was arrested after the execution of the search warrant by Meigs County Sheriff’s Office for permitting drug abuse and possession of drugs, both fifth-degree felonies.

Shane also faces additional drug-related charges and is being held at the Monroe County Jail.

“I would like to thank the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and Deputies for their efforts in stopping the arrested individuals from continuing to sell drugs in the village of Pomeroy and throughout Meigs County,” said Meigs County Sheriff Scott Fitch. “Today was definitely a win for Meigs County residents. This is just one victory of many more that will be coming in the near future by the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office to combat drug trafficking in our community.”