Middlesboro man arrested on multiple drug trafficking charges following ‘lengthy’ investigationPhoto by: Middlesboro Police Department, Bell County Detention Center Larry Presnell's mugshot, suspected drugs from executed search warrantMIDDLESBORO, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) – A 34-year-old Middlesboro man was arrested on Friday for multiple drug trafficking-related charges, after a “lengthy” investigation and an executed search warrant, the Middlesboro Police Department is reporting. According to a press release, during the investigation, a drug detective with the police department conducted multiple “controlled buys” from a residence in the 1200 block of Exeter Avenue in Middlesboro. On Friday, police officers executed a search warrant at the residence where they allegedly discovered what appeared to be cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other items related to drug trafficking, including digital scales and plastic bags. “The Middlesboro Police Department remains committed to investigating illegal drug activity and removing dangerous drugs from our community. We encourage members of the public to report suspected drug trafficking or other illegal drug activity to law enforcement.