State Police Seize Loaded Weapons, Ammo, Drugs In Bridgeport Search

A stolen handgun was one of six weapons seized by Connecticut State Police in Fairfield County during a bust in the home of a convicted felon, officials said.

Connecticut State Police seized weapons and ammo in Bridgeport.
Photo Credit: *Connecticut State Police*

Zak Failla

07/29/2020 11:45 a.m.

Members of the Connecticut State Police Urban Violence Cooperative Control Taskforce, Narcotics Task Force, and Bridgeport police seized six illegal, loaded weapons that were in the home of a Bridgeport resident on Tuesday, July 28.

According to State Police, detectives located a significant amount of loaded weapons - including a stolen handgun - ammunition, drugs, and drug packaging paraphernalia.

The resident of the home, whose name is currently being withheld, is a convicted felon and was charged with multiple weapon and drug charges. He is currently being held on a $250,000 bond.

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