Man arrested on cocaine trafficking charge in Hyannis

HYANNIS, MA — A multi-agency investigation into cocaine distribution on Cape Cod led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of over 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and $125,000 in cash.

Alex Fraga, 34, of Hyannis, was arrested Friday following the execution of search warrants at three Hyannis addresses.

The Barnstable Police Department Narcotics Unit had been investigating individuals distributing cocaine in Barnstable and surrounding towns for several months, according to a press release from the department.

Fraga was identified as a source of supply for cocaine on Cape Cod during the investigation.

Police stopped Fraga in his vehicle Friday and found him in possession of approximately 100 grams of cocaine.

Searches of his residence and a separate location he used for drug distribution resulted in the seizure of approximately $125,000 in cash and over 4.5 kilograms of cocaine.

The Barnstable Police Department Detective Unit and K-9 Unit executed the warrants in partnership with the Cape & Island’s State Police Detective Unit, the Yarmouth Police Department K-9 Unit, the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration Cape Cod Resident Office and the Cape Cod Regional SWAT Team.

Fraga was charged with trafficking a Class B substance (cocaine), over 200 grams.

He was held without bail and is scheduled to be arraigned in Barnstable District Court on Tuesday.