Operation Preferred Purp leads to 14 search warrants and seizure of THC, kratom-labeled products

The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said law enforcement agencies executed 14 search warrants Nov. 2 across Madison, Rankin and Hinds counties as part of a six-month investigation known as Operation Preferred Purp.

According to the department’s announcement, the operation resulted in the seizure of more than 800 pounds of THC products that were packaged and marketed as legal merchandise. Authorities also seized more than 200 pounds of products labeled as kratom that they believe contain federally scheduled substances.

The investigation remains active, and the department said additional arrests are anticipated.

Source: Original source announcement