Alleged kidnapping leads to drug bust in Brooklyn: Sheriff
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) — Over 600 pounds of drugs were recovered from what officials believe was a "stash house" after investigating an alleged kidnapping in Brooklyn, according to police.
The NYPD had been led to the basement of a Brooklyn building while investigating an alleged kidnapping on Saturday, officials said. Officers notified the New York City Sheriff's Office that the building could be a possible stash house.
After obtaining a search warrant, investigators found approximately 644 pounds of THC/cannabis products both inside the building and a car tied to the investigation, according to officials.
Two were arrested for the alleged kidnapping and another was arrested for the unlawful possession of cannabis, officials said.
The investigation is ongoing by the Kings County District Attorney's Office.
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