CHICO, Calif. - A Chico man was taken into custody by the Butte County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday for possession of a firearm and narcotics.

The Butte County Sheriff's Office says that on Wednesday, detectives executed a search warrant at the residence of 38-year-old Gilberto Corona located on the 800 block of E. 19th Street in Chico.

Authorities say that prior the execution of the search warrant, detectives contacted Corona after he left a business in the area of East Avenue and the Esplanade.

A search of Corona's vehicle was conducted, and detectives discovered over two ounces of methamphetamine, a digital scale, a Glock-style semi-automatic "Ghost Gun," empty ammunition magazines, and a gun holster.

Corona was arrested, transported to, and booked into the Butte County Jail on th

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