DRUGS SEIZED IN SIKESTON BUSTS

SIKESTON, Mo. -- Large amounts of cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine were seized during two drug raids last week, police said.

On Thursday, a search warrant at 842 Linn St. allowed officers to locate a large quantity of materials to manufacture methamphetamine along with methamphetamine, detective Sgt. Michael Williams said. The seizure resulted in two arrests, and one person being charged.

Rebecca Colbert McKnight was charged with attempt to manufacture methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of chemicals, and possession of paraphernalia. She is being held at the Scott County jail on a bond of $250,000.

A large amount of cocaine and marijuana was found at 809 Agnes St. on Friday, Williams said. One person was arrested; the identity was witheld pending formal charges.