Largest Seizure Of Ecstasy Pills In Mobile Co. History

Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran calls it a history making bust.

Friday night, members of the narcotics and vice unit raided a home on Savannah Drive in West Mobile. They seized over 4,700 Ecstasy pills,1 1/2 kilos of cocaine, a machine-gun and two military assault rifles. The drugs alone are worth $250,000.

The raid was the culmination of an 18-month long undercover investigation into 26-year-old Than Nguyen. “This is one drug dealer we’ve had a close eye on for some time," said Sheriff Sam Cochran.

Less than 45 minutes after the raid, deputies arrested Nguyen at a pool hall on Airport Boulevard and seized his 1999 Acura Integra.

Back at Nguyen's home, deputies also seized seven plasma tv's and three surround sound systems, worth $17,000. They believe the electronics were bought with drug money.

Nguyen is charged with trafficking cocaine and trafficking a controlled substance. He was released after posting $10,000 bond.