Meth Arrests

Here's Lester and Susan Hawkins, of 2301 Brookfield Drive, Shelby.

County investigators arrested the couple Tuesday on methamphetamine charges after serving a search warrant on their home.

Lt. Joel Shores said about seven grams of methamphetamine, 50 grams of marijuana, Xanex, Klonopin, Hydrocodone, scales and individual baggies were among the items seized from the couple’s home (seen above).

Shores said that while meth labs have decreased in Cleveland County, the amount of meth imported from outside state lines has increased.

Most of the imported meth, also referred to as "ice," is being made in Mexico.