Captain Anzell Harris of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said in a statement the raids were made following citizen complaints and investigation by agents D.R. Radford and D.C. Dickens.

Warrants were served around 11:30 this morning at a house in the 100 block and one in the 300 block, with assistance from the sheriff's office's Hazardous Entry and Arrest Team and the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.

In the 100 block agents reportedly seized marijuana and several items of paraphernalia that included clear plastic bags and small cigars.

Radford cited Mack Arthur Shearin, 52, for possessing a half-ounce or less of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was given a December 3 court date.

Meanwhile, in the 300 block, agents seized marijuana and paraphernalia that included a grinder and rolling paper.

Three men — Antonio Johnson, 31; Marcus Blount, 22, and Robert Sherrod, 54 — were cited for possession of a half-ounce of marijuana or less. Johnson was also cited for possessing drug paraphernalia. They all have December 3 court dates.

Anyone with information on drug activity in their community is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.