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The search at Mravlag Manor was led by detectives Luis Garcia and Anthanasios Mikros of the Elizabeth Police Department and led to the arrests of John Jefferson and Tiaunnah Bailey, both 36, who were charged with possession of drugs with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of an assault firearm and nine other related offenses, the prosecutor's office said.
Police found 375 grams of the drug, also known as MDMA, in five bags in the unit where the two men live, authorities said. Also found were a .380-caliber handgun loaded with four live rounds, a defaced .40-caliber handgun loaded with six live rounds, a .45-caliber M10A1 rifle with an empty high-capacity magazine, approximately 40 rounds of assorted ammunition, along with drug paraphernalia.
The men were being held at the Union County jail. If found guilty, they face up to 20 years in prison for each first-degree offense.
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