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Members of the New Bedford Police Department narcotics unit made an arrest and took more than 19 grams of cocaine off the street Thursday, Oct. 18 following an investigation into a cocaine distribution service out of a McGurk St. apartment.
Detectives executed a search warrant and located the target of the warrant, Jesus Jimenez-Lopez, in a vehicle. A subsequent search of the residence yielded more than 19 grams of cocaine, a digital scale, packaging materials and more than $300 in cash.
Detectives arrested Jesus Jimenez-Lopez, 25, of New Bedford, on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and trafficking in cocaine. The arrest was made at 7:13 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.
