2 arrested on drug charges (Oklahoma)

Enid Police Department Narcotics Enforcement officers arrested two people and confiscated about $5,000 in drugs and more than $1,400 in cash during an early Friday morning bust.

Arrested were Phillip Eugene Nazario, 34, and Candy Kane Ballew, 36, at 309 E. Hickory. Police found nearly a pound of marijuana, more than a gram of cocaine and nearly 34 grams of methamphetamine.

The police operation’s success is “a direct result of the hard work and dedication of all the narcotics detectives,” Sgt. Tim Jacobi said.

Just after 6 a.m. Friday Enid narcotics officers, assisted by the interdiction and K-9 team, served a search warrant at 309 E. Hickory after a three-month investigation that included a controlled purchase of marijuana by a police informant.

Police also seized digital scales, other drug paraphernalia and a big screen television police believe was bought with drug money.

Nazario was arrested on complaints unlawful distribution of marijuana, possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana without a tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cocaine and trafficking meth.

Ballew was arrested on complaints of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana without a tax stamp, possession of drug paraphernalia, maintaining a house where drugs are kept or sold, possession of cocaine and trafficking meth.

Jacobi said the investigation is ongoing and more arrests could be made.

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