COVINGTON, Wash. — Drugs and guns were seized during an arrest of a 32-year-old man in Covington on Wednesday, the King County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Officials said the man, 39, is a multi-time convicted felon and is suspected of illegally selling stolen firearms taken in a burglary of a Tacoma gun store in August.
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Deputies said 24 handguns were stolen in the burglary and one was found in the search of the man’s Covington home.
Thirteen other weapons were seized, including assault-style rifles and pistols, deputies said.
Deputies said they also seized 179 grams of Xanax, 87.1 grams of methamphetamine, 157.6 grams of heroin, body armor and $7,290 in cash.
A 32-year-old man who deputies said had an outstanding warrant was also arrested at the home.
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