Two New Bedford men arrested for trafficking Fentanyl

New Bedford police officers report seizing approximately 119 grams of fentanyl, a loaded 45 caliber handgun, and $4,240 at 8 Monroe Drive on Oct. 22.

As a result of a search warrant, 33-year old Marquise Dwayne Thompson of 8 Monroe Drive was charged with drug trafficking and conspiracy and 25-year old David Acosta of 109 Ashley Blvd., was charged with drug trafficking, conspiracy, and firearms offenses. Detective Lavar Gilbert investigated the case. 

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