Police Arrest 2, Seize Over 2 Pounds Of Marijuana In Norwalk: PD

NORWALK, CT — Police said officers seized over two pounds of marijuana, 40 cannabis vape pens and more after executing search warrants at a Chapel Street residence Tuesday. The warrants stemmed from an investigation into the alleged marijuana sales of 23-year-old Benjamin Morales of Norwalk, police said.

According to a news release, officers located and seized over two pounds of marijuana and 40 cannabis vape pens from both the residence and a vehicle used by the accused. Officers also located 165 grams of marijuana under a pillow, which Jean Benoit, 22, of Norwalk was sleeping on, police said.

Officers also seized drug paraphernalia and drug packaging equipment, police said. (To sign up for Norwalk breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Police said Morales was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell within 1,500-feet of a daycare, possession of a controlled substance, operating a drug factory and possession of drug paraphernalia within 1,500-feet of a daycare.

Police said Benoit was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell within 1,500-feet of a daycare and possession of a controlled substance.

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