7Major drug and weapons bust in Laurel nets two arrests after raid turns up cocaine, heroin, meth and knives

Laurel, DE – A major drug investigation led to the arrest of two suspects Tuesday after a police raid on a Laurel home uncovered cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, pills, and multiple illegal weapons — including large knives — authorities announced Wednesday.

David Vasquez, 57, and Bethany Dean, 27, were taken into custody after the Sussex County Drug Unit and Governor’s Task Force executed a search warrant at a home on East Trap Pond Road. The warrant followed a multi-week investigation into the suspected distribution of narcotics from the residence.

Vasquez was pulled over in a Dodge Ram and detained without incident just before the raid. Dean was found inside the home and take

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