A man was arrested this week after a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle led to authorities carrying out a search warrant.

As a result of the search at his home in Manchester, police reported finding multiple firearms — including an assault weapon — and enough marijuana to accuse him of operating a drug factory.

Ocarterria Johnson, 25, was arrested this week when he was stopped outside his home and was found to be driving a vehicle that was reported stolen in New York, according to Lt. Nicholas Reinert of the Manchester Police Department .

During the stop, Reinert said, officers found a “substantial quantity” of marijuana and other items commonly used in the distribution of controlled substances. Investigators then obtained a search and seizure warrant for the residence and report

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