Early morning operations in Malden and Everett, led by local drug units and SWAT teams, resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal firearms and potential evidence of other crimes. The Everett Police Department provided an update via social media on a joint drug investigation with Malden Police Department and subsequent actions taken by law enforcement.
The social media post from the Everett MA Police detailed the operations, noting that members of the Everett PD Drug Unit assisted with a drug investigation in Malden, while at the same time the Everett Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit carried out searches and arrests at a residential address in Everett. Armed with a warrant, they had secreted themselves into the premises, arresting Mr. Paul Armahfio, who had been hidden from tactical team members.
Chief Paul Strong highlighted the importance of the coordination between departments and the preparedness for the possibility of firearms at both locations involved in the investigation. The preparedness of the teams, faced with the possibility of coming into contact with illegally possessed firearms, illustrates the gravity of the situation law enforcement confronted during the operation.
Armahfio was wanted for multiple outstanding state and out-of-state warrants, related to firearms offenses. When the North Metro Special Operations Unit (SWAT) entered his apartment at 102 Mill Road, they found not only Mr. Armahfio but also stolen property, indicators of other crimes, and parts for "GHOST GUNS." Due to the evidence found, he faces several additional charges, including possession of firearms and ammunition. Chief Strong commended his team, stating, "I want to commend our drug unit detectives, our detectives assigned to the criminal investigations unit and our North Metro SWAT Team for a job well done this morning." as reported in the social media update by the Everett MA Police.
