Via Chatham-Savannah-Counter-Narcotics-Team-CNT
Two SAVANNAH, Georgia females are in custody after the Chatham-Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT) identified a person was selling drugs on a local church property.
On Friday, September 14, 2018, undercover CNT agents purchased marijuana/tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) edibles.
The purchases occurred at a church located in the 600 block of East 37th Street in Savannah. At an event on church property, undercover agents made contact with 28-year-old Ebony Cooper of Savannah who was openly selling the edibles in addition to other items.
Agents made a purchase of several edibles and maintained surveillance of Cooper. Agents followed Cooper and 26-year-old Leah Pressley of Savannah to an off-site location where agents made contact with them.
A search of Pressley’s vehicle resulted in the seizure of a large amount of edibles and more than $1,000 in cash.
Also seized was a loaded firearm, which agents believed Cooper had in her possession while selling the items on church property.
Both Cooper and Pressley were charged with felony drug charges and remain in the Chatham County Detention Center.
Agents do not believe Pressley participated in the edible sales that occurred on the church property.
During CNT’s investigation, agents determined Cooper was actively advertising her edibles on various social media sites.
In addition, Cooper was displaying the edibles on her table at the event. The edibles included a mixture of various types of cereal treats, brownies, and puddings.
