Convicted drug dealer caught in Orange County with narcotics, cash, ammo

An Irvine man who was on probation got sent back to jail this week after an unexpected visit from detectives.

Thirty-seven-year-old Ven Nguyen, described as a convicted drug dealer by the Irvine Police Department on Facebook , was arrested and booked Tuesday following a surprise probation compliance search at his home.

“Detectives found narcotics, a large sum of cash, high-capacity magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition,” police said. “We love surprises!”

Nguyen was booked on suspicion of possessing narcotics and controlled substances, possession of a controlled substance for sale, and a prohibited person in possession of ammunition…

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