Ketchikan man charged after accepting mailed drugs

A 31-year-old Ketchikan man faces multiple felony drug charges for allegedly accepting a mailed package containing illegal prescription medication, and possessing heroin and methamphetamine.

According to the complaint filed in court, U.S. Postal Inspectors contacted the Ketchikan Police Department on Wednesday about a suspicious package mailed to a Water Street residence, where the defendant’s mother lives.

Police obtained a search warrant for the parcel, and said they found 100 Xanax pills inside. Police placed a tracker inside the package, and allowed it to be delivered.

The defendant allegedly picked it up and took it to his Front Street home.

Police served a search warrant at his home and recovered the package. Police report they also found heroin, methamphetamine and more illegal prescription medication, along with drug paraphernalia and about $2,300 cash.

The man was charged with two counts each of second- and third-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.

He was due to be arraigned Thursday afternoon.

KRBD - Ketchikan

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