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Drug Arrest Concludes Month-Long Investigation By Watsonville PD

Police said they found five guns, thousands of dollars in cash and cocaine and cannabis for sale.

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Drugs, guns and cash were found in a home in the 100 block of Maple Avenue, police said.
Drugs, guns and cash were found in a home in the 100 block of Maple Avenue, police said. (Watsonville Police Department)

WATSONVILLE, CA — The Watsonville Police Department said it concluded a month-long investigation into drug dealing on Feb. 21 with the arrest of a local man. Ruben Sanguino, 31, was arrested on suspicion of charges related to having a loaded handgun and drugs for sale.

Police served a warrant in the 100 block of Maple Avenue and found cocaine and cannabis for sale, thousands of dollars in cash and five guns, including a stolen gun.

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