Atlanta police arrest brothers accused of marijuana trafficking

Atlanta police arrested two brothers after a search warrant led to the discovery of about 17 pounds of suspected marijuana, two firearms and more than $6,600 in cash, according to police.

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Officers with the Zone 2 Crime Suppression Unit, along with several specialized units, executed the search warrant Oct. 1 at an apartment at 500 Northside Circle NW.

Police said two men exited the apartment and were taken into custody without incident.

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During the search, officers recovered approximately 17 pounds of suspected marijuana, $6,637 in cash, two firearms, digital scales and other items, including commercial packaging materials.

The men were identified as Matthew Burch and Justin Burch, who are brothers.

Both were charged with trafficking in marijuana, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug-related objects.

The brothers were taken to the Fulton County Jail, police said.

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