ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WMDJ) — Two Pike County residents are facing drug charges after Kentucky State Police discovered a large quantity of suspected illegal drugs during a search of an Elkhorn City home.

According to KSP, investigators with the Post 9 Street Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Mill Mountain Branch as part of an ongoing drug investigation.

During the search, investigators seized approximately one pound of suspected methamphetamine and 14 grams of suspected fentanyl.

Keshia Adkins, 40, and Jordan Clark, 31, both of Elkhorn City, were arrested and lodged in the Pike County Detention Center.

Both are charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance involving methamphetamine and first-degree possession of a controlled substance involving fentanyl.

Kentucky State Police encourage anyone with information about suspected drug activity to contact Post 9 at 606-433-7711. Callers may remain anonymous.

The charges are allegations, and both individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.