PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. (WSAZ) - A Portsmouth man was arrested on drug charges after an investigation by the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force, according to the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office.

On November 3 at approximately 3:34 p.m., task force officers assisted by Portsmouth Police Department SWAT executed a narcotics-related search warrant at 1822 Dexter Ave. in Portsmouth.

The residence belonged to John Wallington, 62, and officers seized approximately 81.73 grams of suspected fentanyl/opiates, 9.39 grams of suspected crack cocaine, five loaded firearms, digital scales, baggies, $3,801 in cash, and additional evidence of drug trafficking, deputies said.

Deputies said the estimated street value of suspected drugs seized is $10,963.

Wallington was arrested and charged with trafficking and poss

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