A Revere, Massachusetts man is facing a slew of charges after police found a cache of weapons and narcotics in his home, local authorities said.
Darrow DiBattista, 58, was arrested after Revere Police and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department discovered he was illegally in possession of an arsenal including 18 rifles, 11 handguns, one large capacity feeding device, and a stockpile of over 3,000 rounds of ammunition, in his residence, a statement from the Revere Police Department indicated and making matters more concerning, the search also turned up 34 grams of the potent opioid fentanyl. The raid on DiBattista's home, was part of an operation by the Revere police's Narcotic and Gang Unit, according to reports by NBC Boston.
"The combination of narcotics and guns can create a lethal and volatile mix which can increase the risk to our community," Revere Police Chief David Callahan stated, emphasizing the danger DiBattista posed due to these unlawful possessions. DiBattista's litany of charges includes trafficking in fentanyl, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, 29 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a large capacity feeding device, unlawful possession of ammunition, and improper storage of firearms.
Officials announced that the accused would face these charges in Chelsea District Court; Details surrounding his arraignment are emerging as the case unfolds, with local media outlets, including Boston.com.
