(KNZA)--A lengthy investigation by the Hiawatha Police Department has lead to the arrest of four individuals on drug charges.

According to a press release from Hiawatha Police Chief John Defore, officers served a search warrant Monday afternoon at 408 South 11th Street.

Zachariah Brown, of Hiawatha; Samantha Liming, of St. Joseph; Cherish Gomer, of Highland; and Avery Steward, of Hiawatha, were arrested on charges related to the possession of illegal drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

A fifth individual, Hiawatha resident Deron Steward, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

A sixth individual in the home was not arrested.

Defore said along with illegal drugs and paraphernalia, officers also seized handgun ammunition and loaded magazines.

The case has been forwarded to Brown County Attorney Kevin Hill for prosecution.

Defore said the search warrant was ninth drug related search warrant served by the Hiawatha Police Department in 2019.