Roanoke Rapids police arrested two Virginia men — one on drug counts and one for resisting —following a larceny investigation Tuesday.

Gavin Michael Rice, 27, of Richmond and Jesse Brooks, 24, of Beaverdam were apprehended after being identified as suspects in a theft at a local business at Premier Boulevard, Chief Shane Guyant said.

From left: Brooks and Rice as well as the seizure

During the investigation, officers discovered a significant quantity of narcotics in Rice's possession.

The seized contraband included 63 grams of ketamine, ecstasy pills, oxycodone pills, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 

Ketamine is a hallucinogen that is associated with anesthesia,the chief said.

Rice was charged with two counts of felony possession of a schedule I narcotic, felony possession with intent to sell and deliver a schedule I narcotic, misdemeanor possession of a schedule II narcotic, felony maintaining a vehicle, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, and felony trafficking.

Brooks was charged with misdemeanor resisting a public officer and received a $500 bond. Rice received a $15,000 bond. 

Both individuals are scheduled to appear in district court on Friday. 

“The Roanoke Rapids Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance in this case,” Guyant said.