An operation conducted by the 16th Judicial Drug Task Force drug task force has resulted in the seizure of 1.3 pounds of methamphetamine.

16th Judicial District Drug Task Force, along with the Heber Springs Police Department, executed a search warrant on March 31st at a residence that authorities say was part of an investigation into drug trafficking.

Anthony Gene Riddle age 34, of Heber Springs, was found in possession of methamphetamine and multiple firearms.

Riddle faces charges for trafficking methamphetamine in excess of 200 grams, Class Y felony, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, Class Y felony, possession of a firearm by a felon, Class B felony, along with maintaining a drug premises, a Class C felony.