NORWICH – Authorities seized more than $5,000 worth of heroin early Wednesday evening, which was the result of a lengthy investigation into the drug trade in Norwich, according to Norwich Police Chief Joseph Angelino.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., Norwich Police Officers conducted a traffic stop within the city that led to the arrest of John A. Zangari, 51, and Lynn M. Minch, 44, both of Norwich.

According to a release by the NPD, officers found a large quantity of bundled heroin while executing a search warrant on the vehicle and the occupants.  Simultaneously, Norwich Police officers searched an apartment at 28 Fair Street.