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CORDELE, Ga. (WALB) - A Cordele man was arrested on drug charges after officers responded to a trespassing complaint on Monday, June 1.

According to Cordele Police Department (CPD), officers were dispatched to a home on Stewart Avenue at about 8:30 a.m. regarding a trespassing complaint. Before officers arrived, the alleged trespasser left the area, officials said.

The person who called officials about the alleged trespassing also reported that the man was selling illegal drugs from the home.

Officers eventually located the man behind the vacant Pizza Hut building and attempted to speak with him regarding the trespassing complaint. Officers said he ran once he was questioned.

Officers reportedly searched the area and arrested the suspect behind the Circle K on East 16th Avenue.

Officers recovered a large amount of suspected marijuana, digital scales, a loaded 9mm handgun, jewelry and a substantial amount of U.S. currency.

The suspect was charged with:

• Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
• Possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes
• Obstruction of a law enforcement officer
• Abandonment of a controlled substance
• Loitering or prowling

The investigation remains ongoing, and officials said additional charges may be forthcoming.

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