A man from Norwalk charged with operating a "drug factory" has gone before a judge.

Matthew Ortero is facing many charges, including possession of a controlled substance and intent to sell narcotics.

According to police, they seized more than a pound of marijuana, nearly 30 grams of cocaine, about 150 Xanax Pills and over $6,000 from his home on West Rocks Road.

Ortero is due back in court Jan. 17.