Two men were arrested in Weymouth yesterday on drug charges following a surveillance operation by local police. The arrests took place near 100 Mediterranean Drive, where detectives noticed what they deemed suspicious activities.
The Weymouth Police Department's Narcotics Unit apprehended Luis Tejeda Diaz and Andrew Kiriakos, finding them in possession of fentanyl and cocaine. According to a statement from the Weymouth PD's Facebook post, Diaz initially tried to evade the officers but eventually complied.
Searches yielded 4 knotted baggies of brown powder on Kiriakos and more contraband hidden in the undercarriage of a vehicle associated with Diaz, including 18 baggies of fentanyl and 13 of cocaine. Diaz, 24, from Dorchester, faces multiple charges including trafficking and distribution of fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Kiriakos, 42, from Weymouth, was charged with possession of fentanyl.
The police reported seizing approximately 44 grams of fentanyl, 11 grams of cocaine, a cell phone, and $1,400 in cash. Both suspects are being held for arraignment at Quincy District Court. The Weymouth Police Department has underscored their commitment to addressing the issue of drug trafficking within the community. The public are encouraged to report suspected drug activity to the department's dedicated tip line.
