DANVILLE, Va. – A federal investigation has led to drug charges against a half-dozen people in the Danville area.

United States Attorney Thomas T. Cullen and Special Agent in Charge Ashan M. Benedict of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives announced Thursday that 33-year-old Darrell Murdock, 41-year-old Steven Dove, 47-year-old Bendi Davis, 41-year-old Steven Flynn, 30-year-old Lianna Parker, and Misty Kiley are charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine.

The six were arrested on drug possession and distribution charges linked to meth sales in Danville, Lynchburg and Roanoke.