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Police report largest heroin seizure in McAllen history

by Action 4 News Staff

Posted: 03.19.2013 at 4:08 PM

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$3 million dollars worth of cocaine and heroin seized in McAllen

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McAllen police are investigating the largest heroin drug bust in the city’s history.

Police seized 47 pounds of heroin and 116 pounds of cocaine from a townhome at 500 Witchita Avenue.

Officers arrested 20-year-old Jose Rolando Ocampo was arrested yesterday night after the raid.

Investigataors belive the durgs are worth about $3 million dollars on the streets.

Investigators charged Ocampo with possession of cocaine and possession of heroin.

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