TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) seized large quantities of illegal narcotics, a firearm, and thousands of dollars in cash following a search warrant in Tampa.
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The HCSO seized:
• More than 6 pounds of marijuana
• Approximately 4.5 pounds of cannabis sativa resin
• Approximately 120 grams of THC edibles
• More than 80 grams of psychedelic mushrooms
• Approximately 2 ounces of prescription medication
• A Draco 7.62 firearm
• Ammunition and a drum magazine
• Approximately $6,700 in U.S. currency
“This is a clear example of how gangs and criminal networks try to quietly operate out of our neighborhoods, stockpiling drugs, weapons, and cash,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Let this serve as a warning: if you bring this kind of activity into our community, we will find you, and we will hold you accountable. Our residents deserve to feel safe in their homes, not surrounded by criminal enterprises.”
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