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3 Arrested, 3 Handguns Seized In Atlantic City Drug Sweep

An investigation conducted by detectives in Atlantic City resulted in the arrest of three people and the recovery of guns and drugs, authorities said.

Atlantic City police

Atlantic City police

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A residential search warrant concluded an investigation into the possession of weapons and drugs inside a residence in the 1300 block of Magellan Avenue, Atlantic City police said.

Dequay Belt, 20; Keisha Belt, 39, and Damarice Bennett, 36, were arrested after detectives recovered three handguns, heroin, cash and paraphernalia used in the distribution of narcotics, police said.

Dequay Belt and Damarice Bennett were being held in the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

Keisha Belt was released on a summons with a future court date.

Anyone with information about the distribution of narcotics is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Special Investigations Section at 609-347-5858 or text anonymously to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD.

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