MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An undercover investigation into a drug trafficking organization in Whitehaven that was allegedly responsible for the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine has landed three men in jail. Nicholas Parker, 23; Preston Hill, 27; and Euriqueo Holloway, 48 are each facing a list of dru g and weapon charges following the investigation, which began in February of this year. Left to Right: Nicholas Parker, Preston Hill, and Euriqueo Holloway (Photos courtesy of the SCSO) Agents with the West Tennesse Judicial Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), say they began the investigation by purchasing fentanyl and cocaine multiple times from an apartment on Ila Court and a home on Barton Street. MS teacher facing drugs, gun charge in DeSoto County Two search warrants were executed on Wednesday, leading to the seizure of a large amount of illegal drugs and guns. In total, authorities say agents seized approximately three ounces of fentanyl, over 1,200 pressed counterfeit cocaine and methamphetamine pills made to look like alprazolam (Xanax) bars, two ounces of cocaine, 1.5 ounces of methamphetamine, six weapons, a kilo press with dyes (which is used to press power into brick kilos), two pounds of marijuana, and empty drug kilo wrappers. 📡 See more breaking news, local news and weather from WREG.com for Memphis and the Mid-South. 📧 Sign up for WREG newsletters and have the latest top stories sent right to your inbox. Agents also reportedly seized over $6,600 in cash and an Audi A6 car. Parker, Hill, and Holloway were taken into custody on Wednesday following the search warrants. Their bonds have not yet been set. This investigation was part of the Governor's Violent Crime Initiative Fund, in which task force agents work full-time in the nine most dangerous zip codes in Memphis. ...read more read less