Watch CBS News

2 Arrested After Police Find $12K In Heroin In Hill District

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two men were arrested on drug charges, after being investigated by police for several months.

Police say three months ago, they received complaints about possible drug activity at a house in the 700-block of Mercer Street in the Hill District.

Then, early Friday morning, police obtained a search warrant and searched the house.

Inside, police say they found $12,000 worth of heroin, $1,000 worth of Cocaine, two guns and more than $4,000 in cash.

Police later arrested 20-year-old Troy Martin and 73-year-old Albert Martin.

Both were taken to the Allegheny County Jail and charged on multiple counts, including possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and persons not to possess firearms.

RELATED LINKS
More Local News
More Police News

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.