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Drugs seized, 4 arrested in 2 Boston busts

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Four people have been arrested and a large amount of drugs have been seized in two separate Boston busts over the weekend.

Early Saturday afternoon, officials executed two search warrants after a long investigation in the Gleason Street area. Jimmy Dixon, 40, of Dorchester was arrested.

Officers seized the following:

• Over four pounds of marijuana
• Over $3,600
• Two Ruger 9mm large capacity feeding devices
• Drug paraphernalia consistent with illegal narcotic distribution

A few hours later, another unit saw a drug transaction occurring near 1779 Centre Street. Officers stopped the three individuals and recovered:

• Over 100 grams of cocaine
• Over 30 grams of heroin
• Over $2,500
• Honey butane oil (a Class C substance)
• Several plastic bags and a jar of marijuana

Officers arrested 27-year-old Wilki Osiris Sanz of Dorchester, 31-year-old Eddiber Mejia of Roxbury and 30-year-old Alvis Objio of Roslindale.