Two Columbus residents were arrested on Friday accused of converting powdered cocaine into crack cocaine inside a residence in Athens, authorities said.

Carl L. Gordon, 32, and Ash-Lee M. Walker-Douthitt, 25, were arrested at 417 Carriage Hill Drive as part of the investigation by the Athens Major Crimes Unit.

Sheriff Rodney Smith’s office said authorities recovered about 6.5 ounces of what was believed to be powdered and crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, a handgun and $1,300 at the residence.

Authorities charged both suspects with drug trafficking and drug manufacturing. Gordon was also charged with having weapons while under disability. All of the charges are felonies.

Gordon’s bond was set at$135,000 in Athens Municipal Court, while Walker-Douthitt’s bond was set at $50,000. They are scheduled to appear in municipal court for hearings on May 6.