MORGAN CITY — A Morgan City man was arrested following a narcotics investigation that led to the discovery of a large quantity of drugs and guns.

According to the Morgan City Police Department, 39-year-old Timothy Francis was being investigated in connection with the suspected distribution of various illegal narcotics throughout the Morgan City area. 

During the investigation, multiple locations believed to be associated with Francis's alleged drug dealing were identified.

On Friday, investigators executed multiple search warrants at the locations with the assistance from the Berwick Police department and St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, leading to the seizure of large quantities of suspected illegal narcotics including 165 grams of powder cocaine, 26 grams of crack cocaine, 370 grams of methamphetamine, 55 grams of fentanyl consisting of 26 grams of powder fentanyl and 29 grams of suspected pressed fentanyl pills, 56 grams of synthetic marijuana, 15 grams of powder MDMA and four suspected pressed MDMA pills, 413 grams of marijuana, 27 Suboxone strips and a bottle of Promethazine. 

Investigators also seized a total of 13 firearms, including an AR-15 rifle, two AR-15 style pistols, a shotgun and nine additional handguns. A machine gun conversion device was also recovered along with over $9,5000 in cash. 

Francis was arrested on several charges, including possession with intent to distribute various substances, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and illegal possession of stolen firearms. 

The investigation remains ongoing.