Crime & Safety

Marijuana Plants; Guns; Prescription Pills Seized From Walpole Home

Authorities found and seized two illegal firearms, 11 marijuana plants from an illegal "grow", and a large quantity of prescription pills.

Photos: Walpole Police Department

Over the past month, Walpole Detective Timothy Sullivan has been conducting an in-depth investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics in town.

Last week, that investigation culminated in the execution of a search warrant at a Walpole residence by Det. Sullivan, members of the Walpole Police Department, and detectives assigned to the NORPAC Task Force.

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As a result, Wafaa Eldayaa of Walpole was taken into custody on multiple drug and weapons charges, according to authorities.

During the execution of the search warrant, officers located and seized two illegal firearms, 11 marijuana plants from an illegal “grow”, and a large quantity of prescription pills.

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“Thanks to the skill and dedication of Det. Sullivan,” Walpole Police said. “Two guns and another drug dealer are off the streets.”

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