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Detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau have arrested a man for trafficking in fentanyl.
On November 17, 2021, detectives executed a search warrant at 269 Belleville Ave. #1S. The target of the investigation was MANUEL MEJIA, 26. As a result of this search, detectives located over 70 grams of Fentanyl, cutting agent, packaging materials and a digital scale. MEJIA was taken into custody and charged with trafficking in Fentanyl and motor vehicle offenses.
MEJIA has a previous conviction for distributing cocaine in September of 2016. He has several open cases in New Bedford district court for drug and firearm related offenses.
The lead investigator in this case was Det. M. Sylvia.
The New Bedford police department remains steadfast in its mission against the opiate epidemic and is committed to keeping the streets safe. If you have any information on criminal activity in your neighborhood, the New Bedford Police Dept. wants to hear from you. You can leave an anonymous tip on our voicemail at (508) 991-6300 Ext. 1. You may also leave a tip on our website.
