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Waterbury, Conn. (WTNH) – Almost five kilograms of cocaine were found in a Waterbury home on February 17th. Yadiel Baez (18) and Vincys Baez (44) both reside in the Wilson Street house where, along with the drugs, police found a 9mm pistol, ammunition and over $17,000 in US currency.
The pair have been placed under arrest and charged with the sale of more than ½ oz of cocaine, the operation of a drug factory, possession of a firearm, the illegal transfer/sale of a pistol, negligent storage of a firearm and risk of injury to a child.
Child services have already been contacted. Vincys Baez, in particular, is a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. Both Baez men are being held by the Waterbury Police on a 1 million dollar bond.