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Updated: January 31, 2013
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JACKSONVILLE -- A man faces federal charges after a record-setting drug bust. Police arrested 36-year old Michael Smith.

Authorities say they found more than 500-grams of crack cocaine in his home. It's the largest amount the department has ever seized. They also uncovered a gun, marijuana and 80-grams of heroin.

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