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Drug, burglary bust in Gallup

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Following up on an alleged burglary early in the morning of Feb. 19, Gallup Police Department detectives and agents arrested Anthony Palacios, 44, and Faron Hildreth, 29, of Gallup.

The two allegedly burglarized a residence in Gallup. Further investigation led officers to the Redwood Lodge, Room #1, where police located a hoard of stolen property, including firearms, tools, and electronics. During the search, Narcotics Agents were called in after methamphetamine and heroin, packaged for distribution, were located in the room.

Palacios and Hildreth were booked on felony charges of burglary, larceny, criminal damage to property and conspiracy.

Further drug charges are pending for Palacios.

This remains an active investigation.

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