Meriden man arrested for drug possession, operating a drug factory
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A Meriden man is facing several drug-related charges after police say he was involved in illegal drug distribution in the city.
Kemar Smith, 27, was charged with operating a drug factory, risk of injury to a child, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
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During the investigation, police said they found around 997 grams of cocaine, 51 grams of crack cocaine, 3 grams of fentanyl, a 9mm firearm determined stolen and just over $64,000 in cash.
He was held on a $1,000,000 bond.
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