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Cops Find 125 Lbs Of Marijuana in "Homer's All-Purpose Bucket" Of Weed
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Ben Yakas
Published May 19, 2012
Modified May 19, 2012
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Four people were arrested yesterday for criminal possession of pot in Brooklyn. Police recovered approximately 125 lbs of marijuana in the Brownsville home where the four suspects all lived. As you can see above, they really took advantage of the 5 gallon "All-Purpose" buckets (which only go for $2.60 each).
According to the News, police only stumbled upon the stash after responding to reports of one of the alleged dealers getting shot in the building. A 9mm handgun and numerous rounds of ammunition were also recovered at 28 Tapscott Street. The four suspects who were arrested are Michelle Maxwell, 44; Melissa Garvey, 25; Mario Anthony, 38; and Franze Williams, 32. All four have been charged with criminal possession of marijuana, criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal use of drug paraphernalia.
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