A South End couple is behind bars after a significant drug bust at their residence, the New Bedford Police Department reported via social media. In a Facevook post shared by the City of New Bedford Police Department (Official), it was stated that the police detained Christopher Ferreira, 37, and Kayla Kasmouski, 33, on Monday night as part of a raid emanating from an investigation into their involvement in a fentanyl distribution operation.
The raid, conducted at 99 Swan St., Apt. 1N, yielded over a kilogram of contraband, including over 824 grams of cocaine and over 512 grams of fentanyl, alongside 76 film strips of Suboxone, various pills, packaging paraphernalia, digital scales, and $5,643 in cash alleged to be proceedings from their illegal activities; Ferreira and Kasmouski are facing charges related to trafficking substantial quantities of cocaine and fentanyl, conspiracy to violate the drug law, and possession with intent to distribute “crack” – Kasmouski also had a warrant arrest on her record and was additionally charged with trafficking fentanyl in 18 grams or more, involving Detective Jacob Rebello in their arrest.
An excerpt from the police department's statement elucidates the gravity of the seizure: "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 commented on the operation’s success, emphasizing the heightened peril fentanyl poses to the community, "we can measure the value of these seizures not only in grams but in the number of lives saved. A job well done."
The New Bedford Police encourage anyone with further information to come forward; contributions can be made anonymously by contacting 508-99-CRIME or by submitting a tip through their website.
