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Search warrants were executed in New Haven County, in Shelton, Waterbury, and Wolcott, on Monday, March 21, as part of the investigation of the trafficking in the greater Waterbury area, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said authorities located illegally sold and possessed AR-15 variant rifles and handguns, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition.
Authorities also seized narcotics and other contraband during the search warrants, police reported.
Police said 36-year-old Bryan Joyce was arrested for weapons and narcotics-related charges, and more arrests are anticipated.
Authorities said Connecticut State Police Statewide Firearms Trafficking Task Force and Statewide Urban Violence Cooperative Crime Control Task Force were assisted by the following agencies:
- The Statewide Narcotics Task Force Southwest and North Central Offices
- Bridgeport Police Department
- Shelton Police Department
- Orange Police Department
- Waterbury Police Department
- Hartford Police Department
- ATF
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