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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. -- Jefferson City Police arrested three people in connection to cocaine distribution.

The MUSTANG Drug Task Force conducted an investigation involving illegal sale of a handgun and cocaine distribution.

Police were in the area of Eastland Drive during the investigation when the arrests were made. Police seized a semiautomatic pistol, crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia and cash.

Police are seeking charges for cocaine distribution, illegal firearm transfer and illegal firearm possession.