Drug Probe Culminates in Seizure of House
A Mission Hills house that authorities said had become a haven for drug users was seized Thursday by federal marshals.
The seizure culminated a four-month investigation by several law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, according to Los Angeles City Atty. James K. Hahn.
Hahn said the house is owned by Charles W. Bell, who was arrested last month on suspicion of selling cocaine. Eighteen others were arrested with him and officers confiscated more than eight grams of cocaine, 17 amphetamine pills, nearly eight grams of marijuana, a .25-caliber pistol and ammunition. Bell will have 14 days to seek a court order returning the house before it is sold.
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