SEMO Drug Task Force arrests one, recovers narcotics in Kennett raid

KENNETT, Mo., (KBSI) — Authorities in southeast Missouri seized methamphetamine, fentanyl pills, ecstasy and a firearm conversion device during a drug-related search warrant in Kennett, officials said.

The SEMO Drug Task Force, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dunklin County Sheriff’s Office and Kennett Police Department executed the warrant about 7:07 p.m. Thursday as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Officers reported seizing about 88 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of suspected fentanyl pills and 28 grams of suspected ecstasy/MDMA pills. They also recovered a firearm machine conversion device, known as a “Glock switch,” along with drug paraphernalia.

One individual was arrested at the scene. Charges have been submitted to the Dunklin County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for review.

The investigation is ongoing, authorities said.