SMYRNA, Del. – A Smyrna man is behind bars on charges stemming from an investigation into the illegal distribution of narcotics.

The investigation began earlier this month and involved 25-year-old Nasir Wayman, who also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. On Monday, around 7:30 p.m., patrol detectives saw a Kia Optima driven by Wayman. They stopped the vehicle after it entered the Acme parking lot, at which point Wayman allegedly fled on foot, throwing drugs into the parking lot. Wayman was eventually arrested after the pursuit and deployment of the Taser.

Detectives searched the parking lot, the vehicle and Wayman and found approximately 4.05 grams of heroin and a loaded 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number.

Wayman was charged with numerous drug and weapons charges, as well as resisting arrest. He was being held at SCI on a $70,000 cash bond.