RESERVE — A drug investigation and surveillance effort led to a raid this week that netted nine arrests, an illegal narcotics seizure and the rescue of numerous malnourished dogs.

St. John Sheriff’s Special Operations detectives executed the home search Tuesday evening in the 100 block of Ellen Street in Reserve, seizing marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and stolen firearms, a Sheriff’s Office release said.

The investigation began in January after authorities “received several anonymous complaints of drug activity taking place,” police said.

According to authorities, a makeshift recording studio in the garage behind the house was being operated.

“During the course of the investigation, detectives learned the identities of several main suspects who controlled the residence and makeshift studio,” the Sheriff Office said. “These individuals used the location as a drug distribution area and were known to carry firearms.”

Nine people were arrested during Tuesday’s search and three handguns were recovered, one of which was stolen.

More than $1,000 was also seized.

Police said four of the suspects “are convicted felons with lengthy arrest histories,” adding detectives rescued four dogs that were in poor health and needed treatment.

The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are possible.

Those arrested are:

Kody Duhe, 25, of Garyville. Charges: possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony); illegal possession of a stolen firearm; obstruction of justice – tampering with evidence (felony); possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); and resisting an officer (misdemeanor). Duhe remains in custody in lieu of a $34,500 bond.

Davin James, 26, of Garyville. Charges: Possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana. James is being held in custody in lieu of a $20,000 bond.

Deiontae Johnson, 23, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); and illegal possession of stolen firearm. He was released Wednesday on an $11,500 bond.

Devonte Johnson, 24, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of cocaine less than 28 grams (felony); possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine (felony); illegal carrying of weapon with a controlled dangerous substance; possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony); possession or distribution of drug paraphernalia 1st offense (misdemeanor); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. He is being held in custody in lieu of a $98,000 bond.

Trevin Johnson, 28, of Garyville. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. He was released Wednesday on a $31,500 bond.

Kenneth McKinney, 23, of LaPlace. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); and illegal possession of stolen firearm. He was released Wednesday on an $11,500 bond.

Juan Parrilla, 25, of Reserve. Charges: Possession of firearm/carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon (felony; possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); obstruction of justice – tampering with evidence (felony); possession of MDMA (felony); and illegal possession of stolen firearm. He was released Wednesday on a $38,000 bond.

Quintrell Preston, 27, of Reserve. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Preston is being held in custody in lieu of an $11,500 bond.

Donshall Schnyder, 23, of Reserve. Charges: Possession of marijuana 1st offense (misdemeanor); and illegal possession of a stolen firearm. Schnyder was released Wednesday on an $11,500 bond.