A raid organized by the NYPD’s gang unit has shut down a Villa Avenue drug distribution operation, police said, taking a cache of dangerous weapons off the streets of Bedford Park in the process.

Acting on a tip, police raided an apartment at 3081 Villa Ave., just off Bedford Park Boulevard, on Feb. 23. Cops discovered small amounts of cocaine and marijuana, drug paraphernalia, scales and a money counter — items needed for a sophisticated drug operation.

Police also confiscated a total of 12 guns, including five assault rifles and seven handguns, as well as ammunition, M-80 explosives and “blasting caps.” Police also recovered night vision goggles and a bulletproof vest.
Police charged Victor Miri, 29, with multiple counts, including drug and gun possession. Bail was set at $200,000. His brother, Tonin Miri, 30, who, according to the authorities, spent time in federal prison, was released after posting $15,000 bail.

A 40-year resident of the building who identified himself as “Tom,” said he saw the suspects being escorted out. “I was going in and the two men were coming out,” he said. “They were handcuffed.”

Tom called one of the two suspects, “a nice guy,” who often said “hello.”

D & S Management Corporation, which oversees the building, refused to comment on the raid or information on the brothers.