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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Three people are in custody for illegally distributing marijuana in Charlotte County, according to investigators.

On Wednesday, the Tri-County Drug and Gang Task Force, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, and Virginia State Police executed multiple search warrants in the county.

The search warrants were executed at A Smoke Zone LLC in Charlotte Court House and at an apartment near the Town of Keysville.

The investigation led to the seizure of multiple pounds of marijuana, scales, packaging material, and over $31,000 in cash.

The business owner, 51-year-old Abdul Abuzaid, of Keysville, was charged with the distribution of marijuana and money laundering.

Investigators also arrested 21-year-old Hood Abuzaid and 19-year-old Kyra Howard and charged them with the distribution of marijuana to a minor.

Hood Abuzaid was also wanted in Prince Edward County for failure to appear.

I would like to thank the Task Force Members, Investigators, Deputies, Troopers, and our Commonwealth's Attorney for their assistance in this successful investigation," Sheriff Grissom said. "The Task Force and its partner agencies will continue to aggressively enforce Virginia's drug laws and safeguard the citizens of our community.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are forthcoming.

The Tri-County Drug and Gang Task Force is comprised of Narcotics Investigators from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Lunenburg County Sheriff's Office, and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Appomattox Field Office. The task force encourages anyone with information on the distribution of drugs to contact the Tri-County Drug and Gang Task Force through the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office non-emergency number at 434-542-5141, Lunenburg County Crime stoppers at 434-696-3100, or the Lunenburg County Sheriff's Office at 434-696-4452.