By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

Two Pontiac men were arrested in Pontiac Wednesday after a search warrant revealed illegal drugs.

According to a press release from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department, Merrick Basham and Ryan Hornsby were taken into custody after a search warrant produced hypodermic syringes, baggies containing heroin residue, prescription pills, cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

Basham was arrested on possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia charges, while Hornsby was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Ford County.

Agencies involved include the sheriff’s department and the Pontiac Police. The investigation is ongoing with more charges possibly pending.