Troopers seize large quantity of drugs, 22 guns in Hardy drug raid

Kentucky State Police seized more than 23 pounds of suspected marijuana, 22 firearms, and other contraband during a raid at a residence in the Hardy community of Pike County. (KSP photo)

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

HARDY — A Pike County man is in jail after state police discovered a cache of drugs, firearms and cash during a raid in the Hardy community, authorities said.

Troopers with Kentucky State Police Post 9 executed a search late Thursday night that yielded approximately 23.5 pounds of suspected marijuana, 192 grams of suspected fentanyl, 6 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, 35 bottles of liquid THC, more than 2,100 THC edibles and assorted drug paraphernalia. Officers also seized 22 firearms and about $1,500 in cash.

Troopers also recovered psilocybin mushrooms, fentanyl, THC products, drug paraphernalia, and cash in what investigators described as a large-scale drug trafficking operation. (KSP photo)

The man, James Hardesty, 35, was taken into custody and booked into the Pike County Detention Center.

James Hardesty, 35, of Hardy, was arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center following the seizure. (Pike County Detention Center photo)

He faces multiple charges, including trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl), trafficking in a controlled substance, second degree (hallucinogen), trafficking in marijuana, trafficking in a legend drug, first offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Authorities encourage residents to report suspected drug activity to Post 9 at (606) 433-7711. Callers may remain anonymous.

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