Riverview Man Arrested in Narcotics, Firearms Case

Arrest announced

A Homeland Security Task Force arrested a man from Riverview in a case involving 22 kilos of narcotics and 14 firearms.

The allegations include possession of the narcotics with the intent to distribute them and unlawful possession of the firearms. The arrest connects the narcotics and firearms allegations to the same case.

What is known

The arrest involved a Homeland Security Task Force. The case concerns a substantial quantity of narcotics—22 kilos—and 14 firearms.

The man’s name, the location of the arrest, the date of the arrest and the specific agencies that made up the task force were not identified. The facts also do not state whether a formal charging document has been filed or when the man is scheduled to appear in court.

Next steps

The case will proceed through the criminal justice process. Court filings or announcements from the agencies involved could identify the defendant, list the formal charges and provide information about an initial court appearance.

An arrest is not a conviction. The allegations must be addressed in court.