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On Thursday, July 15, Norwalk Police Department Special Services Division arrested brothers Giovanny Padilla and John Padilla, both of Norwalk, were arrested following a search of their home, said Sgt. Sofia Gulino.
During the search, officers seized some 260 grams of powder cocaine and $8,000 in cash, in addition to a vehicle, four cell phones, computers, and other electronics used to facilitate narcotics trafficking.
The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected, Gulino said.
Giovanny Padilla, age 26, was charged with:
- Possession of narcotics
- Possession of narcotics with 1,500 feet of a school/housing project
- Possession of with intent to sell over one ounce
- Possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet
- Possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to sell
- Possession of drug paraphernalia within 1,500 feet
He is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Johnny Padilla, age 21 was charged with:
- Possession of narcotics
- Possession of narcotics within 1,500 ft of school/housing project
- Possession of narcotics with Intent to sell over one ounce
- Possession with intent to sell within 1,500 feet
He is also being held on a $50,000 bond.
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