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Bail set for Mundelein man charged with possessing, selling fentanyl-laced pills, guns

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Mundelein, Ill. (CBS) –  A Mundelein Man is facing multiple charges with possessing and selling firearms and fentanyl-laced pills following a three-month investigation.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group launched an investigation back in March after learning Oscar Pena, 22, was selling firearms and illegal narcotics.

During the investigation, undercover detectives recovered three firearms, 15 grams of cocaine, and nearly 2,500 fentanyl-laced pills.

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Lake County Sheriff's Office

On Friday, a search warrant was conducted at Pena's home where nearly 5,500 fentanyl-laced pills were packaged for distribution, and an additional firearm and a large quantity of ammunition were seized.

Pena was charged with 22 felonies including Possession of a defaced firearm, Unlawful Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Deliver, and Unlawful Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Deliver.

Pena remains held in the Lake County Jail on $1.5 million bail.

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