Spokane Police Seize 4,000g Meth and Ten Firearms in Dual Raid
Spokane Police arrested two men after raids on two residences, seizing nearly 4kg of meth, cocaine, and ten guns. One suspect has 32 prior felony convictions.
Spokane counter-narcotics operation nets drugs, guns and two suspects
The Spokane Police Department's Special Investigative Unit (SIU) arrested two men on 22 October following a counter-narcotics investigation, my.spokanecity.org reports. The suspects, identified as Kristopher K. Roybal, 49, and Artie F. Bramley, 39, were the focus of the operation.
Roybal carries an extensive criminal record, with 32 felony convictions in Washington state. Bramley has four prior felony convictions in Washington.
Search warrants were executed simultaneously at two residences — one near 900 W. York Ave and another near 2400 N. Hogan St — with assistance from the Spokane County Sheriff's Office RAVEN task force.
Detectives recovered approximately 4,000 grams of methamphetamine (8.81 pounds) and 7.6 grams of cocaine during the searches. Both narcotics had been pre-packaged for distribution.
Ten firearms were also seized from the two locations. Two of those weapons had previously been reported stolen. Officers additionally recovered a ballistic vest and a vehicle.
The investigation was led by Officer T. Leming of the SIU.
Source: Google News MT — Crime (en)