Man charged with drug offenses after search in Hardin County

HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple drug trafficking charges in Hardin County following a search.

According to the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, agents executed a search warrant on Bardstown Road east of Elizabethtown on April 11 at 2:30 p.m.

Officials say during the search, they discovered 17 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, 54 grams of cocaine, 16 Oxycodone pills and a small amount of marijuana and steroids.

Marvin Brooks of Elizabethtown was arrested and charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, second offense (cocaine), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (Oxycodone), first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, second offense (methamphetamine), trafficking in a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, second-degree possession of a controlled substance (anabolic steroid), possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Additional suspects are expected to be charged as the investigation continues.

Anyone with any drug information is urged to call the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force at 270-769-0694. Authorities say all callers can remain anonymous.