The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics says agents seized cocaine, marijuana, cash, firearms, and a vehicle during a Monday search of a residence in Hattiesburg, Lamar County.

MBN identified the suspect as Rodney Jermaine Cooper, 43, who was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, aggravated trafficking of cocaine while in possession of a firearm, and trafficking marijuana while in possession of a firearm.

Agents reported seizing approximately 686 grams of powder cocaine, 9,890 grams of marijuana, two firearms, $9,740 in cash, and a 2016 Cadillac CT6. Officials said drug weights are preliminary and will be confirmed by the Mississippi Crime Laboratory. The Lamar County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the operation.

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