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Four suspects were charged with possession of drugs in Delaware County this week, and the Muncie Police Department is trying to stop this trend of drug use.

Officers think the most effective to combat drug use is to find the major sources of drug selling from the dealers arrested from the street.

Officers also said cocaine use leads to more crimes. Police warn that using cocaine may now get offenders almost as much prison time as selling the drug.

"Cocaine and some of the other narcotics, the penalty is much more severe. For someone that is using a small amount, cocaine can get you 20 years in prison," said Mark Vollmar, Muncie Police Department Investigation Division Captain.

Officers also warn that even though marijuana use does not bring users as serious a penalty as those who use cocaine, it still affects people’s lives.