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After an investigation by Detective Jonathan Lagoa, he was able to obtain a search warrant for a 2001 Honda Odyssey. Det. Lagoa had developed information that this vehicle was being used to make heroin deliveries in the south end of the city.
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 12:30pm members of the narcotics unit were able to find the vehicle being driven in the area of Dartmouth St. and Edward St. and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Inside of the mini van detectives recovered approximately 127 grams of heroin with a street value of nearly $13,000.
The operator was placed under arrest and transported to District court for arraignment. The vehicle has been seized as the result of drug proceeds.
Edison Elixandro Perez Lara age 41
188 Camden Ave. Providence, Rhode Island
– Trafficking Heroin in excess of 100 grams (8 yr felony)
