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MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) – A man was arrested just after 4:00 Thursday afternoon at a Meridian sports bar located at 2207 9th Street on narcotics possession charges, according to Lauderdale County Sheriff Ward Calhoun.
The suspect’s identity has not been released. Calhoun said the man was arrested for possession of narcotics and could face additional charges.
Calhoun said multiple law enforcement agencies were involved, including state, federal and local organizations.
Calhoun said the Mississippi State Gaming Commission is launching an investigation into the matter. Officers are expected to continue working on the case through Thursday night and into Friday.
