Local law enforcement arrested nine people Wednesday after executing a search warrant at a residence on Messanie. 

According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Office, Buchanan County Drug Strike Force investigators, St. Joseph Police and the Buchanan County Sheriff Special Response Team executed a search warrant at 2421 Messanie on Wednesday.  Investigators located seven subjects inside the residence and Drug Strike Force investigators seized over 30 grams of methamphetamine and two weapons from the residence. 

A stolen vehicle was also located in front of the residence and the two subjects inside the vehicle were arrested.  Other individuals were arrested on outstanding state and municipal arrest warrants.