BOSTON (WHDH) - A search of a Dorchester home on Wednesday led to the discovery of a handgun, drugs and nearly $11,000 in cash, Boston police said.

Members of the Drug Control Unit looking through a house in the area of 27 Gayland St. found a loaded .25 caliber Raven handgun, two large rocks of crack cocaine with an approximate weight of 12 grams, three bags of crack cocaine, one bag of heroin and $10,729 in United States currency, according to authorities.

As a result of their investigation, 28-year-old Luis Otero, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession with intent to distribute Class A and B drugs.

Alex Archambault, 34, of Leominster, was also taken into custody and charged with possession of Class B drugs.

Both suspects have an arraignment scheduled in Dorchester District Court.

(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox