3 arrested in undercover drug bust

ASHER, Okla.—Three people were arrested in Pottawatomie County after they allegedly sold an undercover agent a synthetic drug at a convenience store.

According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office, a tip led deputies to set up an undercover sting operation at the Circle B store along Hwy 177 in Asher.

Officers say they were able to buy two packages of “K2” from the reported owner of the store, 58-year-old Young Soon Kim.

A store customer, 31-year-old Joon Hee Kim, was also arrested when he was caught with a bag containing more of the synthetic marijuana.

A store employee, 50-year-old Rebecca Rock, was also taken into custody.

All three have been released on bond.