Thousands of grams uncovered following arrest of known drug dealer in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Wash. — Thousands of grams of drugs were uncovered after a known Belltown dealer was arrested in Des Moines.

The arrest followed weeks of investigation, according to a press release from the Seattle Police Department.

On September 29, the 34-year-old man was arrested while leaving his residence.

As officers were searching the residence, a second 37-year-old man was also taken into custody.

Police found the following items in their search:

• Approximately 2,748 grams of fentanyl (6 pounds).
• 532.4 grams of powder cocaine (1 pound).
• 33.7 grams of crack cocaine.
• 31.5 grams of methamphetamine.
• Around $3,655 in currency.

Both men were arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to deliver.

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