30 arrested in western Indiana drug sweep

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By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Aug 6, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

Story Updated: Aug 6, 2008 at 10:13 AM EST

BRAZIL, Ind. (AP) — Authorities arrested 30 people in a five-county drug sweep centered in western Indiana.

Dozens of officers took part in the sweep, with most of the arrests made in Clay County. All of the arrests Tuesday took place without incident.

Clay County Sheriff Mike Heaton says most of the arrests were for dealing methamphetamines, but marijuana and prescription drugs were also involved.

He said authorities tried to serve about 40 arrest warrants and more arrests were expected. Warrants also were issued for people living in Vigo, Parke, Hendricks and Monroe counties.

Clay County Prosecutor Lee Reberger says the sweep was the result of a two-year long covert drug investigation which began with information gathered during a large drug sweep in 2006.

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