SHARON, Pa. - Sharon police arrested two suspects after they found around 17 pounds of marijuana inside a home during a search. 

Officials executed a search warrant at the home on the 400 block of Delaware Street Sunday evening. It was part of an active investigation of alleged drug sales at the residence. 

As police entered the home, they say 21-year-old Christopher Norris and 19-year-old Amarri Abram tried to run, but they were later caught. 

A search of the residence found around 17 pounds of marijuana and more than $7,300 in cash, according to police. Various other items of drug packaging and paraphernalia were also seized during the investigation.

Norris and Abram were charged with drug possession/sales and are currently being held in the Mercer County Jail.