POINT PLEASANT — A routine sex offender roundup Monday in Mason County led to a major drug bust and two arrests.

Sydney Edward “Eddie” Huddleston, 60, Apple Grove, was arrested on numerous drug charges and firearms violations. Officers took him into custody Monday evening at his residence on Milestone Road.

According to State Police Sgt. E.B. Starcher, Huddleston is facing numerous delivery of controlled substance charges. Those substances included marijuana, meth and Oxycotin. Huddleston, a convicted felon, had four firearms in his possession when he was arrested.

Huddleston was transported to the Western Regional Jail, where his bond was set at $100,000.

The sex offender roundup was conducted by West Virginia State Police with assistance from the Mason County Sheriff’s Department and United States Marshals Service.

Sgt. Starcher said that the sex offender round-up has been productive.

“This was a major drug bust,” Starcher said. “The case could go federal if the U.S. Attorney General is interested.”

A second arrest also was made during the routine round-up. Corey Daniel Bonecutter, 23, Henderson, was arrested for failing to register with the state sex offender database. Bonecutter was released on bond.

Mason County Sheriff David Anthony said that the arrests were the result of a joint effort between the three agencies.

Sgt. Starcher said that the roundups help keep the public informed.

“We like to make sure that we stay updated with the sex offenders’ personal information including their address, vehicle information, phone number and any Internet information,” Starcher said. “This is all in an attempt to keep the public safe.”