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World● Elevated6d ago · Oct 31, 2026, 7:37 PM

Chicago Man Arrested After Police Bust Yields Meth, Heroin, Firearms and Homemade Explosives

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from headtopics · united states of america · North America

Investigators executed a search warrant at Ernest W. Pentek's home in Chicago on Oct. 30, seizing large quantities of suspected drugs including meth and heroin, four firearms, ballistic gear, and homemade incendiary devices. Pentek now faces multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

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