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4 Arrested During Drug Bust Near Lincoln School

DRUG-BUSTLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Lincoln police say they have arrested four people during a drug bust at a home less 500 feet from an elementary school.

Authorities found a cache of meth, marijuana, cocaine, heroin and prescription drugs when they searched the home on Friday.

Police say they arrested 51-year-old Luis A. Velez and 58-year-old Daniel Kuta, who live in the apartment about 450 feet from Prescott Elementary School. Both were charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver within 1,000 feet of a school. Velez also faces a firearm charge.

Also arrested were 33-year-old Amanda Beardt and 24-year-old Tara Allgood. Police say they possessed methamphetamine. Prosecutors haven’t yet filed charges.

Attorneys for those arrested weren’t yet listed in online court records.

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