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Two charged in Jonquil Park drug bust

Two Clovis residents were charged Thursday following a May 26 drug bust that produced cocaine and firearms.

Agents with the Region V Drug Task Force, which includes Clovis police and the Curry County Sheriff's Office, served a search warrant in the 1800 block of Jonquil Park Drive in reference to alleged drug trafficking, according to a news release from CPD Deputy Chief Trevor Thron.

Thron said officers and deputies seized 2.1 kilos of cocaine, 39 grams of crack cocaine, and 15 firearms, one of which had been reported stolen out of Lubbock. All items were located in the home that was searched.

Justin Sneed, 35, was charged on Thursday with possession with intent to distribute cocaine, a first-degree felony. Sneed was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of stolen property.

Also charged was Sarah Ratigan, 28, for accessory to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, a first-degree felony.

Neither suspect had been arrested late Thursday afternoon.

"They knew charges were coming," Thron said in a text message. "We just haven't been able to get a hold of them to let them know the warrants are now active. It's unknown at this point if they skipped town or not. Hopefully they will show up to the (police department) and turn themselves in."

Thron asked anyone with information about the case contact the Clovis Police Department at 575-769-1921. Information can also be provided anonymously by using the Clovis Police Department’s tip411 program, which can be accessed by going to http://www.police.cityofclovis.org .

Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.

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