CSPD: Wanted felon arrested, illegal narcotics, guns recovered

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A collaboration between various units in Colorado Springs led to the arrest of a wanted felon and the discovery of a stolen firearm, fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, and cash, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD).

CSPD said on Friday, Jan. 19, an effort between the Violent Offender Task Force, Tactical Enforcement Unit, and the Metro Narcotics Unit revealed information about a suspect, identified as 41-year-old Nathan Meek, with several active warrants for burglary, assault, and menacing charges.

Detectives found a location for Meek in the City of Colorado Springs where he was arrested. Upon a search warrant being executed on Meek’s home, officers found illegal narcotics, cash, and guns.

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CSPD said the result of Meek’s arrest and search led to the discovery of 4.8 pounds of meth, 80 grams of cocaine, $3,020, 1.5 pounds of refined marijuana, 1220 fentanyl pills, two handguns, and two shotguns.

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