Last Friday, a routine traffic stop on Cherry Street led to a major drug bust. Officer stopped Michael Botelho for speeding, only to find he was driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle, as reported by the Plymouth Police Department.
During a routine traffic stop, Botelho's vehicle was searched, leading to the discovery of contraband. "During the vehicle inventory, the officer discovered a black digital scale with white residue, plastic sandwich bags, and a backpack containing multiple individually packaged corner-cut baggies of white powder," as stated by the Plymouth Police Department. The field test confirmed the substance was cocaine, with a total weight of over 55.3 grams.
Botelho was arrested and charged with cocaine trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, and motor vehicle violations. A significant amount of cash was found with him, adding to the evidence. According to the Plymouth Police Department on their Facebook page, "This incident highlights the importance of proactive traffic enforcement and its role in addressing illegal narcotics activity in our community." Botelho has been processed, and the case is still under investigation.
