An anonymous tip lead to a large drug bust in Moniteau County.
On Monday, the Sheriff’s Department and the Mid-MO Drug Task Force searched a home in the south-eastern part of the county.
That searched turned up guns, drugs and cash. Officers said more that 20 firearms were found, 3 of which were stolen. Officers also found 3.1 ounces of meth and nearly $20,000 in cash. The value of everything found was nearly $50,000.
Two arrests have been made so far. Officers arrested 21-year-old Phillip B. Hedges for possession of a controlled substance. He’s in jail on a $25,000 bond.
Officers also arrested 39-year-old Allen L. Libbert for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and three counts of receiving stolen property. He’s in jail on a bond totaling $150,000.
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