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4 Arrested, Pot Seized In Gwinnett Raid
Police: Marijuana Seized Worth $2.1 Million
POSTED: 3:05 pm EDT July 2,
2009
UPDATED: 3:11 pm EDT July 2,
2009
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Gwinnett County police seized 457 pounds of marijuana, arrested four men and confiscated five guns, including an M16 and AK-47 assault rifles, authorities announced Thursday.Police said the arrests came June 24 after a tip from someone concerned about possible drug activity at a house in Lilburn. Following a traffic stop of a vehicle that was seen leaving the residence, investigators said they found 10 pounds of marijuana in a garbage bag.Investigators then searched the home, finding $2.1 million worth of marijuana, guns and a large amount of ammunition.Held without bond on charges including drug trafficking are: Miguel Flores, 31, of Lawrenceville, Isalias Corona, 25, of Mableton, and Javier Arroyo, 41, and Huber Zarco-Huto, 40, both of Lilburn.
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