After a lengthy investigation, deputies executed two simultaneous search warrants Tuesday in the Shurden Estates neighborhood, leading to two arrests and multiple drug and weapons charges, authorities said.

Thomas Arnold Benson was arrested and charged with five counts of misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, one count of felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

Toby Lynn Dye was arrested and charged with aggravated trafficking of controlled substances (felony), two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.

Both suspects were booked into the Grenada County Jail on the listed charges. Officials noted that all persons are presumed innocent until prove

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