New Bedford police arrest Dartmouth couple for trafficking fentanyl

New Bedford narcotics detectives arrested a Dartmouth couple for trafficking fentanyl.

On August 2nd, 2021, narcotics and gang detectives executed a search warrant at 16 East River Dr. in Dartmouth. The target of the investigation was 25-year old Gary Hamel. As a result of this search, detectives located 796 wax folds containing fentanyl, additional fentanyl in plastic bags, cutting agent, and over $200 in cash. The total weight of the fentanyl was approximately 42 grams.

Also arrested and charged was Hamel’s girlfriend 25-year old Amy Gasper. The lead investigator was Det. B. Szyndlar.

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