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Two arrested after drugs found in Jefferson City apartment

Cole County Sheriff's Office

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two people were taken into custody on Thursday after a drug search warrant at a Jefferson City home.

Aaron Mosley, 33, and Christopher Knox, 38, were taken into custody and charged with second-degree drug trafficking.

Court documents state the search warrant was done at an apartment on Elm Street.

Police reported finding a bag containing three smaller bags, each with methamphetamine.

Documents state the total weight for the three bags was around 88 grams. Police said the bag had mail addressed to Mosley and Knox.

A scale with drug residue was also found in the bedroom, according to officers.

Police said Mosley was in the bedroom during the search warrant. He allegedly had four white pills, later identified as Oxycodone.

Knox's wallet was allegedly found in another bedroom of the apartment.

When Knox was arrested, police said a loaded handgun was found on his person.

Documents state Mosley is currently on probation for past drug charges.

Online records show Knox in the Cole County Jail. Mosley was not listed in custody at the facility.

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