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RI firefighter suspended after drug sting

The firefighter and his son were arrested last week after police found about 100 pot plants at their home

JOHNSTON, R.I. — A RI firefighter arrested in a drug sting has been suspended without pay.

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena announced the decision Tuesday, according to Turn to 10.

Firefighter David Lashus and his 21-year-old son were arrested last week.

Police said the Firefighter Lashus’ son took a delivery of a marijuana package from California.

Investigators said they also found about 100 pot plants, guns and thousands of dollars in cash in the family’s home.