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Olympia shoplifting arrest leads to recovery of drugs, counterfeit money, stolen gun

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A shoplifting arrest at an Olympia gas station last week led to the recovery of stolen goods, a stolen gun, illegal pills and counterfeit money.

Olympia police said $1,500 of merchandise stolen from local businesses was recovered, along with $1,400 in counterfeit currency.

Officers also seized more than 100 oxycodone/fentanyl pills that were packaged for sale.

The suspect also had outstanding warrants.