In response to drug activity at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area, Indiana Conservation Officers conducted a drug interdiction operation over the weekend on the Department of Natural Resources Property near Syracuse.

As a result of their efforts, Indiana Conservation Officers made two separate arrests.

Joshua Housman, age unknown, of Cromwell, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Early this morning, Kole Forrest Adams, 18, of Syracuse, was also arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. In addition to the arrests, several large bags of marijuana, a large sum of cash, and a vehicle were seized.

Adams was being held a $2,000 surety bond. Housman’s bond is unknown.

Indiana Conservation Officers will continue to patrol DNR properties for criminal activity. To report criminal activity on a DNR property near you call 1-800-TIP-IDNR.