Johnston man arrested on felony drug charges

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JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) – A joint investigation between Johnston and Providence Police Departments has led to the arrest of a 41-year-old Johnson man on drug charges.

Detectives arrested Hovannes Yagoubian Thursday evening at his residence in Johnston after executing a search warrant.
During the arrest, Detectives seized an undisclosed quantity of cocaine with an estimated street value of approximately $45,000 as well as over $17,000 in cash.

Yagoubian faces the following felony charges:
- Manufacturing and Possession with Intent to Deliver up to 1 Kilogram of Cocaine
- Manufacturing and Possession with Intent to Deliver up to 1 Kilogram of Marijuana
- Maintaining a Narcotics Nuisance
Yagoubian was arraigned in Kent County District Court Friday morning.
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