ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Multiple people are facing serious charges following a large drug investigation involving two locations in Albany.

According to the Albany-Dougherty Special Investigative Unit, officers assisted the Albany Police Department’s Criminal Investigative Bureau on March 21 at a home on Mossydale Lane.

During the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant and recovered a significant amount of drugs and cash, including approximately 135 pounds of marijuana, 250 grams of cocaine, and nearly $10,000 in U.S. currency. Investigators also found spice, prescription pills, a safe, and money counters.

Two individuals, 47-year-old Benelius Paige and 21-year-old Machaia Morton, were arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including trafficking in cocaine and marijuana, possession of spice, and possession of drug-related objects.

As the investigation continued, officers executed another search warrant at a residence on McLain Lane. At that location, investigators recovered about 17 pounds of marijuana, 172 grams of spice, along with smaller amounts of cocaine and ecstasy.

Authorities arrested 32-year-old Viridiana Manzano in connection to that search. She faces several charges, including trafficking in marijuana and possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute.

Officials say the investigation remains ongoing, and additional arrests may be possible.

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