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“Detectives have placed a man under arrest for trafficking in cocaine following an investigation into his activities.
On April 1st, at around 11 PM, Detective Nathaniel Almeida concluded his investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 89 Barrett St. The target of the investigation was ANDRES GALVAN SANTANA, 50.
During surveillance, SANTANA was observed in a suspected drug transaction outside of the residence. When stopped by detectives, he was found to be in possession of 2 plastic baggies containing a total of approximately 261 grams of cocaine. A search warrant was executed at the residence which yielded an additional 16 grams along with digital scales and packaging materials.
SANTANA was placed under arrest and charged with trafficking in excess of 200 grams of cocaine.
If you have any information you would like to share with the police, you can do so anonymously by submitting a tip on our website or by calling 508-99-CRIME.”-New Bedford Police Department.
