(The following is a press release from the Acton Police Department.)

As the result of an extensive investigation into the distribution of narcotics a search warrant was executed at an apartment on Great Road. Detectives seized a large amount of prescription pain medications and cash during the search.

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Kenneth E. Brown, age 25, of Acton was charged with Possession of a Class B Narcotic with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance and Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Laws.

Jessica L. Brodeur, age 24, of Acton was charged with Possession of a Class B Narcotics with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of a Class B Substance and Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Laws.

Both Brown and Brodeur were held over the weekend on bail and will be arraigned at the Concord District Court on 12-31-12.

The investigation was conducted by the recently created Drug Unit. The unit contains one Sergeant and one Detective. The Drug Unit’s mission is the suppression of illegal narcotics activities and related crimes in the community.

Over the past year the Police Department has seen a significant rise in drug related tragedies and criminal activity fueled by the need to support a drug addiction.

The police department can’t solve this problem alone. Do not assume the police already know about the activity. Information can be reported anonymously to a member of the Drug Unit at 978-264-9640.