Search warrant leads to drug arrest in Mahanoy
MAHANOY CITY – A Mahanoy City man was arrested last week on drug charges after a search warrant.
Francis L. Merva, 57, of 332 West Spruce Street, is facing multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to deliver.
Troopers said a search warrant was conducted on his home on Jan. 11 by State Police, the District Attorney’s office, and the county Drug Task Force.
Quantities of fentanyl, oxycontin, and other controlled substances, along with money, were seized in the search.
Merva was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge Stephen Bayer and bail was set at $50,000 straight cash.
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