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Boston and Randolph Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Suspected of Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking

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Published on September 05, 2024
Boston and Randolph Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Suspected of Fentanyl and Cocaine TraffickingSource: Boston Police Department

Early yesterday morning, Boston Police Drug Control Units, alongside the Randolph Police Drug Unit, made a significant arrest in an ongoing drug investigation. Angel Velez-Grullat, a 21-year-old from Randolph, was apprehended on charges related to drug trafficking following the execution of search warrants at an address in Randolph. The operation was a coordinated effort involving officers from District E-5 (Roslindale/West Roxbury) and District D-4 (South End).

During the raid at 159 Bittersweet Lane, the officers seized a substantial haul of illegal substances. According to a report published by the Boston Police Department, they found approximately 256 grams of Fentanyl, 21 grams of Cocaine, and an amount of $2,547 in US currency. The presence of Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, is particularly alarming given its lethal potential even in minute quantities.

Velez-Grullat now faces serious charges, specifically Trafficking of Class A, and Trafficking of Class B drugs. In the wake of this arrest, he is scheduled for arraignment in Quincy District Court, where the formal proceedings against him will commence.