Avery Cannon Drug Bust

SEAFORD, Del. - The Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man after a search of his home allegedly revealed various illegal drugs and weapons, including over 1,000 grams of cocaine.

According to State Troopers, a search was conducted at the home of Avery Cannon, 46, on September 13th on North Street in Seaford. The search was launched after a months-long drug investigation into Cannon, who police say was suspected of large-scale drug distribution. 

The search reportedly uncovered the following:

-About 1,167 grams of cocaine

-About 57 grams of crack cocaine

-About 14 grams of marijuana

-Five handguns, one which was reported stolen in 2014

-Several hundred rounds of ammunition

-Almost $15,000 in suspected drug dealing proceeds

-Various drug paraphernalia

Cannon was arrested without incident. As a convicted felon, he is barred from owning guns or ammunition. He is being held on a $232,500 cash bond on the following charges:

-Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony) – 5 counts

-Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts

-Possession of a Controlled Substance in a Tier 3 Quantity (Felony) – 2 counts

-Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 5 counts

-Possession of Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Felony) – 5 counts

-Receiving a Stolen Firearm (Felony)

-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

 

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