Major Marijuana Bust in Hart County, GA

The Hart County, GA Sheriff’s Office said two people are now in custody after more than 40 pounds of “High-quality” Marijuana and other contraband were recovered. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, GBI Agents and Hart County Investigators conducted a search warrant at 665 Ridge Rd. in Hart County where they recovered a “Trafficking amount of Marijuana,” cash, and a handgun. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, another search warrant was executed at a different location related to the same person from the first location, and they said that search revealed an additional “Trafficking amount of Marijuana,” cash, and another weapon.

Officials arrested 21-year-old Alilse Scott and 25-year-old Bryson Jordan, Jr. Scott is charged with Trafficking Marijuana – Felony; Tampering with Evidence – Misdemeanor; Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime-Felony; Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute – Felony. Jordan is charged with Trafficking Marijuana – Felony; Tampering with Evidence – Misdemeanor; Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime-Felony; Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon: Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute – Felony. In total – deputies say more than 40 pounds of “High-quality Marijuana, two semi-automatic weapons, and more than $11,000 in cash, as well as a “Jail Break Hell Cat” Dodge charger, valued at nearly $100,000.