READING, Pa. – An investigation into a report of illegal drug sales at a Reading residence resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, cash and a loaded handgun, authorities say.
The Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force says the investigation began in May in response to reports of illegal drug sales being conducted from a home in the 500 block of Mulberry Street in Reading.
Detectives obtained a search warrant and served is this morning, taking 30-year-old suspect Christian Vazquez-Perez into custody. The following items were seized from the home:
- 220 packets of fentanyl
- One fully loaded Palmetto State Armory 9mm semi-automatic pistol
- Ohaus digital scale
- Drug package materials
- Small bag containing suspected cocaine
- $334 in US currency believed to be the proceeds of sales
- two cellular telephones
Investigators estimate the total street value of drugs seized at $2,500…