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Man arrested for almost three pounds of marijuana, sawed off shotgun in Galveston County

Investigators discovered the prohibited items while trying to serve a parole board warrant to another man.

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office arrested a man with almost three pounds of marijuana and a sawed off shotgun.

The Galveston County Sheriff's Office's Criminal Warrant Division was attempting to serve a parole board warrant in the 4500 block of 19th Street in Bacliff for James Duane Brannon at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 14 when they discovered the prohibited items.

Investigators discovered 2.875 lbs of marijuana, $1,325 in cash and a sawed off pistol grip shotgun. Five other firearms were also seized.

George Fleener, the owner of the property, was arrested for possession of marijuana between 4 oz and 5 lbs. and a prohibited weapon. The bonds were set at $25,000 on each charge.

Credit: Galveston County Sheriff's Office

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