Illegal Trafficking of Bulk Marijuana and Possession of a Firearm
News Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
NATURE OF INCIDENT: Illegal trafficking of bulk marijuana and possession of a firearm
PERSON(S) INVOLVED:
Yobani Murillo-Zavala (21 years of age): 500 block Moss Street, Reading, PA
CHARGES:
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PA § 780-113 a (30) possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
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PA § 780-113 a (16) possession of a controlled substance
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
In February of 2026, detectives from the Berks County Drug Task Force received information regarding the sale of bulk quantities of marijuana from an individual who resides in the 500 block of Moss Street, Reading, PA. Based on the information, detectives initiated an investigation which led to numerous purchases of marijuana from Yobani Murillo-Zavala, of 549 Moss Street, Reading, PA.
On May 13, 2026, Magisterial District Judge Alvin Robinson signed a search warrant authorizing the search of 549 Moss Street Reading, PA.
On Friday May 15, 2026, law enforcement officers from the Berks County Drug Task Force, along with troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police, executed the search warrant where officers located and detained Yobani Murillo-Zavala within the residence. As a result of the search, the following items of evidence were seized:
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Approximately nine (9) lbs. of bulk marijuana (est. “street value” is $30,000.00)
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numerous baggies of packaged marijuana prepared for “street sales”
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loaded .45 caliber handgun
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$8,650.00 in U.S. currency
Yobani Murillo-Zavala was transported to the Berks County Central Processing Center where he is awaiting arraignment.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County Detectives at 610-478-7171. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County by calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a criminal complaint has been filed is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
PERSON(S) INVOLVED:
Yobani Murillo-Zavala (21 years of age): 500 block Moss Street, Reading, PA
CHARGES:
•
PA § 780-113 a (30) possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance
•
PA § 780-113 a (16) possession of a controlled substance
DETAILS OF INCIDENT:
In February of 2026, detectives from the Berks County Drug Task Force received information regarding the sale of bulk quantities of marijuana from an individual who resides in the 500 block of Moss Street, Reading, PA. Based on the information, detectives initiated an investigation which led to numerous purchases of marijuana from Yobani Murillo-Zavala, of 549 Moss Street, Reading, PA.
On May 13, 2026, Magisterial District Judge Alvin Robinson signed a search warrant authorizing the search of 549 Moss Street Reading, PA.
On Friday May 15, 2026, law enforcement officers from the Berks County Drug Task Force, along with troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police, executed the search warrant where officers located and detained Yobani Murillo-Zavala within the residence. As a result of the search, the following items of evidence were seized:
•
Approximately nine (9) lbs. of bulk marijuana (est. “street value” is $30,000.00)
•
numerous baggies of packaged marijuana prepared for “street sales”
•
loaded .45 caliber handgun
•
$8,650.00 in U.S. currency
Yobani Murillo-Zavala was transported to the Berks County Central Processing Center where he is awaiting arraignment.
This is an ongoing investigation. If anyone has information, please contact the Berks County Detectives at 610-478-7171. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County by calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on your mobile device, or via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with your tip to 847411.
As in every criminal case, the fact that an arrest occurred or a criminal complaint has been filed is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.