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A Reading man was arrested Friday after investigators said they searched his residence and found 9 pounds of marijuana and a handgun.
Yobani Murillo-Zavala, 21, of the 500 block of Moss Street, is charged with possession and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Murillo-Zavala was in the Berks County Central Processing Center awaiting arraignment later Friday.
According to Berks County detectives:
Detectives from the Berks County Drug Task Force received information in February regarding the sale of bulk quantities of marijuana by a resident of the 500 block of Moss Street.
The investigation led detectives to buy marijuana from Murillo-Zavala.
On Wednesday, detectives obtained a warrant from District Judge Alvin Robinson to search Murillo-Zavala’s residence.
On Friday, task force members and state police went to the residence and detained Murillo-Zavala.
They searched the residence and seized:
• About 9 pounds of bulk marijuana with an estimated street value of $30,000.
• A loaded .45-caliber handgun.
• $8,650.
Detectives said the investigation is continuing and asked that anyone with information contact them at 610-478-7171.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Alert Berks County by calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411.
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