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4 men arrested in drug operation in Paducah, Ky.

4 men arrested in drug operation in Paducah, Ky. A drug operation in Paducah, Ky. puts four people behind bars (kfvs12)

PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The Paducah Police Department arrested four men as a result of a targeted drug operation on Wednesday, February 25.

According to the police department, they conducted a targeted drug operation on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 9 a.m.

The operation took place in the area of North 12th Street and Northview Street. Four men were arrested.

Quantez Doyle, 35, was arrested following two controlled purchases in which he sold crack cocaine. He was charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree.

Quantez T. Doyle (Paducah Police Department)

James Brown, 59, was found to have pre-packaged bags of synthetic cannabinoids (spice). He was arrested and charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, First Degree and Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs.

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James E. Brown (Paducah Police Department)

Yul Reese Sr., 54, was found to have large amounts of synthetic drugs. He admitted to selling spice on Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs.

Yul Reese Sr. (Paducah Police Department)

Yul Reese Jr., 34, was found to have over a pound of suspected synthetic drugs along with digital scales, money and a firearm. He is a convicted felon from a previous aggravated battery conviction. He was charged with Trafficking in Synthetic Drugs and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

Yul Reese Jr. (Paducah Police Department)

All four men were taken to the McCracken Regional Jail.

Anybody with information about illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact the police department at 270-444-8550 or submit tips anonymously through West Kentucky Crime Stoppers.

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