Crime & Safety

Drugs, Weapons Ammo Seized In Hartford Bust

A recent drug bust resulted in the arrest of a previously convicted felon.

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HARTFORD, CT — Police seized 80 grams of fentanyl, 40 grams of crack cocaine, firearm magazines and ammo, and drug paraphernalia in a recent bust. The bust at 567 Franklin Ave. resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon.

The operation, conducted by detectives from the Vice & Narcotics and Street Crime units, addressed complaints on street-level narcotics sales on the property and nearby areas.

Elijah Gordon, 24, of 567 Franklin Ave., was charged with criminal possession of ammunition, two counts of possession of narcotics, two counts of possession of narcotics with intent to sell, operating a drug factory, and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

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