Meriden man charged with operating a drug factory
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MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) — A Meriden man was arrested for possession of drugs and firearms on Thursday.
Meriden Police arrested Emilio Mercado during a search warrant execution at his home on Colony Street.
The Meriden Police Department Crime Suppression Unit, Patrol Division, the Meriden police Department SWAT Team, and the Wallingford/Cheshire SWAT Team executed the narcotics warrant.
During the execution of the warrant, approximately 7 pounds of marijuana and firearms ammunition was seized from the house.
It was also anticipated that there may have been a gun found at this location.
Mercado was charged with possession with intent to sell and operating a drug factory.
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