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Yuma, Arizona - Yesterday evening agents of the Yuma County Narcotics Task Force, assisted by a United States Border Patrol K-9 unit, served a narcotics search warrant at the residence of Arnold Noriega, 35, located at 1917 W. 17^th Place.

Located during the search was approximately 70 grams of marijuana, and approximately 100 prescription narcotic pills. Agents also seized 6 firearms, including an illegally modified fully automatic Sten submachine gun, several hundred rounds of ammunition and 2 military flak jackets.

While at the residence, agents arrested 2 subjects who showed up during the service of the search warrant. Those subjects were Daniela Gonzalez, 25, of Yuma, and Steven Miranda, 19 of Yuma.

Gonzalez was arrested on an outstanding warrant for five counts of issuing bad checks. Miranda was arrested for driving on a suspended license.

Charles Noriega was not home when agents arrived with the search warrant. He was later located and arrested in the 1500 Block of W. 8^th Street. Also arrested with him were Artimio Clark, 26, of Yuma, and Jesus Aguilar, 26, of Yuma.

Noriega was booked into the Yuma County Jail on charges of possession of marijuana, and multiple counts of misconduct with weapons.

Clark and Aguilar were arrested for hindering prosecution as they were attempting to assist Noriega elude capture.