A man and a woman were arrested on drug charges after Richland police executed a search warrant as the culmination of a month-long investigation.

Richland Police Department said in a release that their SWAT team executed a narcotics search warrant on McBride Street on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine in the city.

Nikky Allen, 35, was charged with 3 counts of sale of methamphetamine within 1500 feet of a church, possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Bryan Huston, 51, was charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and possession of firearm by a convicted felon.

“I would like to thank members of the Patrol Division, Criminal Investigative Division, FLEX Unit, and the SWAT team on their hard work and dedication to the City of Richland,” said Chief Nick McLendon. “The Richland Police Department will continue to deploy all necessary resources to protect our community from individuals who chose to poison our streets with dangerous illicit narcotics.”