by John Wagner, RadioJones, LLC

Tuesday the Effingham Sheriff released information on a drug bust from August 31st and thanked the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office and the Swainsboro Police for their assistance.

At the raid in Guyton, a warranted search turned up 150 pounds of marijuana; investigators also found over a dozen guns, including machine guns and suppressors; over $18,000 in cash; reportedly a 2026 Chevy Corvette was also seized. Federal officers participated, including the FBI and the ATF.

Twenty-four-year-old Mason Berry of Claxton was arrested on several charges, including trafficking, obstruction, possession with intent, and possession of firearm during the commission of felonies.

Berry was known to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s office who still hold him from an arrest reported August 13th.  Investigators in Emanuel County developed the information that led to the search warrant in Guyton.

The investigation is still active and ongoing.