Abington police recently confiscated nearly 2.5 pounds of marijuana, two handguns, and packaging for narcotics distribution from Luis Villacorta of Jenkintown.

An Abington officer stopped Villacorta’s vehicle, which had fraudulent registration, on December 21. The stop was accompanied by a search of the vehicle which uncovered nearly a pound of marijuana and narcotics packaging. Villacorta was arrested and charged with narcotics violations, including Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance.

Detectives’ investigations led them to obtain a search warrant for Villacorta’s apartment in the 100 York apartment complex on December 23. The search revealed an additional one and a half pounds of marijuana, several thousand dollars in cash, and two handguns.

According to Abington police, Villacorta is a felon and is not to be in possession of firearms. His investigation is ongoing and expected to result in additional charges.

For Abington PD’s press release, click here.