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Two charged after authorities seize narcotics, guns, explosives, stolen property in Giles County

A search warrant executed on Tuesday led to their arrests

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GILES COUNTY, Va. – A Pembroke man and Pearisburg woman were arrested after authorities seized narcotics, guns, and other items from a Giles County residence on Tuesday, according to the Giles County Sheriff’s Office.

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The sheriff’s office said in conjunction with state police, deputies executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1000 block of Cascade Road in Pembroke.

The sheriff’s office said the search yielded narcotics, guns, explosives and stolen property.

Authorities said 60-year-old Robert King was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
  • Possession of ammunition by a convicted felon

King is being held at the New River Valley Regional Jail without bond, according to the sheriff’s office.

Authorities said 46-year-old Tanya Martin was arrested on capias originating in Giles County for possession of narcotics, and is being held at the New River Valley Regional Jail on a $2,000 secured bond.

Deputies said the investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.