COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Police Department's Special Operations Unit led a targeted effort yesterday which led to the arrest of 6 people and the recovery of weapons, and 172 grams of drugs.

Police say multiple traffic stops and seizures were the result of their operation. Officers say they recovered 5 firearms, 172 grams of marijuana, scales and packaging materials that are used for distribution purposes.

Six people were arrested, two who were confirmed gang members, facing charges including:

• Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime

• Theft by Receiving (Firearm)

• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Under 18

• Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute

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