(KNZA)--Three Hiawatha residents were arrested on drug charges following the execution of a search warrant on a Hiawatha residence Thursday evening.

Brown County Sheriff John Merchant said a search warrant was served at 714 Iowa Street shortly before 8:30.

Merchant said the department's drug task force initiated the investigation, which led to the arrest of the three individuals.

60-year-old Morton Alfrey and 65-year-old Steven Schler were arrested on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and  possession of drug paraphernalia.

38-year-old Sissy Wilson was arrested on a charge of possession of stimulants.

The trio were booked into the Brown County Jail.

The Brown County Attorney, Kansas Highway Patrol and Hiawatha Police Department assisted.