GBI: 2 arrested after Camilla drug search uncovers meth, suspected ecstasy, marijuana and firearm

GBI: 2 arrested after Camilla drug search uncovers meth, suspected ecstasy, marijuana and firearm

CAMILLA, Ga. (WALB) – Two people are facing drug and weapons charges after investigators executed a search warrant at a Camilla home and seized suspected drugs, cash, and a gun, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The GBI said the search happened Wednesday, Aug. 19, at a home in the 7000 block of Pipeline Road as part of an illegal narcotics investigation. Investigators seized approximately 88 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 27.8 grams of suspected ecstasy, 1.37 ounces of suspected marijuana, about $11,000 in cash and a gun, according to the GBI. Travis Lamar Harris, 51, of Camilla, was arrested and faces multiple charges, including: Kenyetta Clayton, 47, of Camilla, was also arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance, the GBI said. Both Harris and Clayton were booked into the Mitchell County Jail. The search was conducted by the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office, GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomasville, Camilla Police Department, Georgia State Patrol and Mitchell County Sheriff’s Office. The GBI said the investigation was aimed at addressing street-level drug distribution and violent crime in Camilla and Mitchell County. Anyone with information about drug activity can contact the GBI Southwestern Regional Drug Enforcement Office at 229-420-1254. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the GBI’s tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477). Have a news tip or see an error that needs correction? Let us know. Please…

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