PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Over 20 businesses and residences across the Pine Belt were raided Thursday after an extensive investigation by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department.

The multi-county crackdown focused on individuals selling alcohol, vapes, THC, and other illegal items to underage customers.

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In a press release, the Perry County Sheriff’s Department said that this was a widespread issue, and many of the defendants were in close relations.

PRESS RELEASE: Illegal sales investigation leads to raid of nearly 20 businesses and residences

A local law enforcement officer conformed that the following people were arrested in Forrest County on felony charg

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