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Two dozen firearms, meth, stolen items found in Pittsburg narcotics search, PPD says
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Two convicted felons are back in jail after a narcotics search on a suspected methamphetamine distributor turned up drugs, stolen property, and two dozen guns, police say.
Pittsburg Police's Special Response Team executed a drug search warrant on the morning of June 12 at a home in the 700 block of East 10th Street, reportedly uncovering the suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, stolen items, and firearms.
Christopher Edward Lee, 51, and Irella Lee Burton, 37, were detained at the scene and later arrested. Both are convicted felons.
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Lee faces multiple felony charges, including drug distribution and illegal firearm possession. His prior convictions include drug possession and manufacturing and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Burton faces charges similar to Lee's, related to Thursday's arrest. Her criminal history includes drug possession, theft, and criminal damage to property.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Kansas Bureau of Investigation assisted Pittsburg PD with the case. The investigation remains ongoing, and PPD is asking anyone with more information to reach out.
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