Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer Following Raid

A suspected drug dealer was arrested today in the Hollywood area, and police seized more than a pound of cocaine, marijuana and other contraband.

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Narcotics officers also confiscated some methamphetamine during the morning raid near Sunset Boulevard and La Brea Avenue, along with some Viagra pills and nearly $20,000 in cash, Los Angeles police Lt. Elaine Morales said.

The name of the suspect, who is about 30 years of age, was not immediately released.

--City News Service

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