Two arrested in early morning drug bust

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WWSB) – Two people were arrested in Punta Gorda early Wednesday morning after the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office narcotics unit and SWAT team executed a search warrant.

The search of the home on Pendergrass Avenue found cocaine, firearms and drug paraphernalia, the sheriff’s office said on social media.

Two suspects were arrested. Both Anthony Belton, 63, and Lateapha McBurney, 33, were charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon…

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