5 arrested after 2-year drug investigation in Chester County

A two-year drug investigation with federal authorities in Chester County culminated Friday with the arrests of five people, according to police.

The Chester Police Department conducted a two-year investigation along with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that led to the arrests of five people, police spokeswoman Keisha Tobias said.

The charges range from conspiracy to distribute cocaine base to distribution of cocaine base.

Charged were Ternard Morris, Charlene Snyder, Raffaell Jackson, Jacques Jackson and Anthony Culp, Tobias said. All five are in the custody of federal authorities.

Chief Tammy Levister expressed thanks to Chester County Sheriff Alex Underwood and the sheriff’s office, who assisted in the arrests.

This story was originally published October 28, 2016 at 5:20 PM with the headline "5 arrested after 2-year drug investigation in Chester County."