$2M drug bust involving FBI leads to arrest of Rockford man

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – A Rockford man faces drug and gun charges following a “long-term investigation.”

Marcial Arteaga-Carrion, 28, is charged with manufacture/delivery of more than 5000 grams of cannabis, manufacture/delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon.

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office says it received tips about someone selling cocaine and marijuana in the Rockford area.

During the investigation, detectives identified Arteaga-Carrion as their suspect…

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