NEW BEDFORD — A man and woman were arrested Monday night following a drug raid in the city’s south end, which resulted in the seizure of more than a kilogram of illicit drugs, police said.
Detectives had been investigating a fentanyl distribution operation based out of 99 Swan St., Apt. 1N.
A search warrant was executed, targeting Christopher Ferreira, 37, and Kayla Kasmouski, 33, police said.
During the search, authorities seized more than 824 grams of cocaine, over 512 grams of fentanyl, 76 Suboxone film strips, an assortment of pills, packaging materials, digital scales, and $5,643 in cash, which was confiscated as proceeds of drug activity, police said.
Ferreira and Kasmouski were charged with trafficking 200 grams or more of cocaine, trafficking 200 grams or more of fentanyl, conspiracy to violate drug laws, and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine.
Kasmouski was also charged with trafficking fentanyl in 18 grams or more, as well as on an outstanding warrant, police said.
“This is a substantial amount of narcotics to be taken off the streets, and I’m very grateful for the hard work that goes into an investigation like this,” Chief Paul Oliveira said in a statement.
The arresting officer was Detective Jacob Rebello.
Authorities urged anyone with information to contact police anonymously by calling 508-99-CRIME or submitting a tip through the department’s website.
