Authorities find more than $2M in drugs, guns after northeast Houston house fire

Police are looking for answers after they found a plethora of narcotics during a house fire near northeast Houston. Police are looking for answers after they found a plethora of narcotics during a house fire near northeast Houston. Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Photo: Harris County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 47 Caption Close Authorities find more than $2M in drugs, guns after northeast Houston house fire 1 / 47 Back to Gallery

Police are looking for answers after they found a plethora of narcotics during a house fire near northeast Houston.

Firefighters with the Eastex Fire Department were called to the fire around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 12400 block of West Village Drive near the Eastex Freeway.

Firefighters encountered heavy flames and smoke coming from the townhome, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

As they got the flames under control, firefighters and arson investigators discovered several packages in the home that they later determined to be several types of narcotics.

In all, deputies discovered nearly 28.5 pounds of heroin (valued at $1.8 million) and 95 pounds of methamphetamine (valued at $838,000).

Authorities also discovered what they believe is one pound of fentanyl and four pounds of fentanyl powder.

On top of the narcotics, investigators found an AR-15 assault rifle with two drum-style magazines, a .45 caliber handgun and a body armor vest.

No one was immediately charged, according to HCSO. Anyone with information about the home's occupants is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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