Mississippi Drug Bust: Three Arrested with 88 Pounds of Marijuana

16 March 2025

Harrison County law enforcement arrested three Biloxi men on felony drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop and subsequent search led to the seizure of 88 pounds of bulk marijuana and multiple firearms. Authorities stopped three individuals on Shriners Boulevard, initially finding a small quantity of marijuana in their vehicle. A further search uncovered a handgun and 70 pounds of cannabis in the trunk. Investigators then executed a search warrant at a residence on Trailwood Drive, where they found an additional 18 pounds of marijuana, three rifles, and drug distribution paraphernalia. The suspects were booked at the Harrison County Jail with a $250,000 bond each, as the investigation continues.