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State police seize 200 bags of heroin in Lisbon

March 19, 2015 12:00 am • Last Updated: March 23, 2015 1:54 pm

By Kimberly Drelich
Day Staff Writer

k.drelich@theday.com

Lisbon — State police seized 200 bags of heroin, suboxone films and about a half ounce of marijuana during a motor vehicle search March 12.

Police estimate the street value of heroin seized was $2,000.

The Lisbon Resident Trooper had stopped a vehicle on March 12 for an equipment violation and searched the vehicle for suspected narcotics after developing probable cause, according to a news release from the state police’s department of emergency services and public protection.

Police said three individuals were arrested on drug-related charges, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police ask anyone with information on illegal narcotics activity to call state police in Montville at (860) 848-6500 or the Statewide Narcotic Task Force - East Office at (860) 442-9491 or the anonymous tip line at (800) 443-7847.

Police said all information will remain confidential.

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