Commonwealth v. Tine

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

Appellant was arrested on October 3, 1969, for violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, 18 P.S. 4628, and for possession of narcotic drugs, a violation of The Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, 35 P.S. 780-1 et seq. This arrest was the result of a raid conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement officers.

Based upon information received from a confidential informant and prior surveillances, police officers obtained warrants for the search of two mobile homes owned by Anthony LaRocca and George San. The police raid resulted in the arrest of twenty-one persons who were…