Police arrest Scott Ellison and Alexander Johnston, seize drugs, guns, lizards from home

Police seized drugs, guns and lizards from a Georgia home during a raid.

Police said they got a tip about a drug operation at a home, according to WSBTV.

"We located a growing operation, one that was technologically savvy, Alpharetta Police Officer George Gordon said.

The North Fulton SWAT team raided the house on Nov. 19.

Gordon says detectives confiscated $12,000 worth of marijuana.

"(There were) baggies labeled with the alleged flavor of different types of marijuana, Gordon said.

Gordon said officers also found a dozen guns, including at least one high-powered rifle.

"That was conceing to us, he said.

Gordon says officers arrested two men, Scott Ellison and Alexander Johnston, and have warrants for a third.

"Inside that residence we found about 15-20 aquariums that, according to one of the owners, contained about $180,000 worth of exotic lizards, exotic pets. That was just strange upon doing the search at the residence, Gordon said.

One neighbor said she was surprised to hear about the bust.

"We knew something big was going on, but we didn't know exactly what it was, she told WSBTV. "It's very scary to know it's right next door to you.

Police say they have warrants to arrest Stephen Macdonald. They say he has an attoey and is negotiating his surrender.

All three men have a court hearing on Friday.