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Drugs, Firearms Worth Millions Seized in Contra Costa; Cigaret Sets Teen Ablaze; 6-Alarm Fire
Plus, an official drought emergency and a mom and son jailed for tax fraud were among the top Patch stories around the greater Bay Area on Friday.
By Genevieve Bookwalter
The top Patch stories from the greater Bay Area today, Friday, include the seizure of millions of dollars in drugs and firearms following a two-year multi-agency investigation in Contra Costa County.
From the story on El Cerrito Patch:
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“A two-year investigation of a criminal enterprise operating in the West Contra Costa area comes to a close, resulting in the seizure of approximately 475 pounds of methamphetamine – a street value of over $17 million dollars – and 17 subjects arrested for suspicion of drug and firearms related offenses."
Other top headlines around the region:
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Governor Declares Drought Emergency In California
Young Quadriplegic Slowly Putting Her Life Back Together
Man in Jail in Florida Arrested for 2 San Ramon Bank Robberies
Man Arrested for Robbing Medical Marijuana Outside Dominican Hospital
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