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Members of the New Bedford Police Narcotics Unit took more than 180 grams of cocaine valued at over $18,000 off the street Tuesday, Oct. 30 following an investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 91 Hathaway Street, Apt. 1.
Police executed a search warrant and located the suspect in his vehicle on Belleville Avenue near Sawyer Street. He was taken to his residence, where a search yielded nearly 180 grams of cocaine, a digital scale, packaging material and more than $800 in cash.
An additional 1.7 grams of cocaine were located in the vehicle.
Detectives arrested Joe Chamberlain, 31, of Hathaway St., New Bedford, on charges of trafficking in cocaine, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended licensed and possession of class B substance with intent to distribute, second offense.
The arrest was made at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30.
