JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A 46-year-old Jefferson County man was taken into custody after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence Oct. 22.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Aaron Smith was arrested and charged with drug trafficking, first-degree possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released from the Jefferson County Jail after posting a $265,000 bond.

The JCSO stated it concluded a long-term narcotics investigation after executing a search warrant in the 4100 block of 11th Avenue in Birmingham. During the search, detectives seized drugs, guns and over $1,000 in US currency.

“This long-term investigation shows that when law enforcement and the community work together, we see great results," Jefferson County Sheriff Mar

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