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.
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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