46 Guns, Meth, Chihuahua Seized In Massive Morning Bust: PCS

GRAHAM, WA - A huge cache of firearms and ammunition, more than 9 pounds of methamphetamine, and one drug-addled chihuahua were seized this morning in Graham as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Unit.

Aaron Steve Norman, 41, and Deborah Deniece Mitchell, 54, were arrested and taken to Pierce County Jail in connection with the massive early morning bust. Both are being held on 46 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm. Additionally, Mitchell faces one count, and Norman faces two counts, of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute.

Both Norman and Mitchell have prior felony convictions, sheriff's officials said in a Facebook post about the incident.

The "high risk search warrant" was executed at a home on 160th Avenue Court East.

The chihuahua that tested positive for meth was handed over to animal control for further evaluation and care, officials said.

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