TEWKSBURY – Police Chief Ryan Columbus reports that the Tewksbury Police Department arrested and charged two men with trafficking Fentanyl.
FELIX RODRIGUEZ, AGE 40, OF LAWRENCE, was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking Fentanyl (Over 36 Grams)
- Distribution of a Class A Substance
- Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws
- Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute
- Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
ENYER SANTANA-FERREIRA, AGE 38, OF LAWRENCE, was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking Fentanyl (Over 36 Grams)
- Distribution of a Class A Substance
- Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute
- Furnishing False ID Information to Law Enforcement
On Monday, Jan. 9, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Tewksbury Police detectives conducting surveillance observed what they believed was a hand-to-hand drug transaction in the parking lot of 95 Main St.
Officers stopped the individuals involved, one of whom was staying at a nearby motel, as well as a car whose occupants had briefly interacted with the motel guest.
Following an on-scene investigation, the occupants of the car, identified as RODRIGUEZ and SANTANA-FERREIRA, were taken into custody.
Detectives recovered over 42 grams of Fentanyl and over 12 grams of crack cocaine while taking RODRIGUEZ and SANTANA-FERREIRA into custody, as well as $3,116 in cash.
The other individual involved will be summonsed to court at a later date to face a charge of Possession of a Fentanyl.
RODRIGUEZ and SANTANA-FERREIRA were scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday in Lowell District Court.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.
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