KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Nearly half a dozen suspected drug dealers were federally charged in connection with an illegal drug trafficking ring in Kansas City.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that five individuals have been federally charged for their roles in a drug trafficking ring:

Marcellus W. Anderson, 31, of Kansas City, Missouri

Tyra K. M. McGee, 37, of Kansas City, Missouri

Virgil D. Tillman, 41, of Kansas City, Missouri

Martin A. Holloman, 40, of Kansas City, Missouri

Ricky M. Bowie, 25, of Kansas City, Kansas

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Federal prosecutors noted that the indictment replaces charges returned on June 27, which only named Anderson and McGee.

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