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Cops Arrest Man in $10M Drug Raid

By Alex Parker | September 7, 2013 12:13pm
 Margarito Raygoza, aka Jose Corona, was arrested after police found large amounts of drugs in his home.
Margarito Raygoza, aka Jose Corona, was arrested after police found large amounts of drugs in his home.
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Cook County Sheriff's Office

CHICAGO — Police arrested and charged a 33-year-old West Lawn man after finding more than $10 million of drugs, as well as guns, vehicles and cash in his home Thursday night.

When police executed a search warrant at the home of Margarito Raygoza, aka Jose Corona, of the 3800 block of West 63rd Place, they found "bulk quantities" of heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, more than 50 pounds of marijuana.

Police seized two handguns and three vehicles, two of which were used to transport drugs, a statement said. They also recovered $47,000 in cash.

Raygoza, who police said is a gang member, was wanted in connection to a federal drug investigation. he was charged with four counts of drug possession, police said. He is expected in court Saturday.