Following a joint city and state police operation, a Cranston man is behind bars with no bail and more than three kilos of methamphetamine have been taken off the street.
On Friday, Rhode Island State Police (RISP) announced the arrest of Manuel A. Coradin, 43, of 37 Ryder Ave., Cranston, for narcotics and weapons offenses stemming from a joint investigation between the RISP High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force and Cranston Police Department Special Investigations Unit, according to a press release.
“Removing deadly drugs and firearms from our streets is a victory for law enforcement and translates into safer communities,” said Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael Winquist. “This investigation also underscores the value of partnerships and the commitment of Officers and Troopers who make this work their highest priority. I commend them for their diligence on this case which led to a successful outcome.”
According to a RISP press release, the RISP HIDTA Task Force and Cranston Police Department Special Investigations Unit initiated the investigation “into an individual who was allegedly involved in the distribution and sales of narcotics in the greater Providence area.”
“This investigation is a great example of the excellent collaboration and coordination we have in Rhode Island’s law enforcement community,” said RISP Capt. Peter Chabot, Assistant Detective Commander. “We are especially pleased that this effort led to a significant arrest and will keep these drugs off of our streets.”
State Police said “a court authorized search warrant was obtained for a residence located in Cranston and was executed by members of the” HIDTA Task Force and Cranston PD’s Special Investigations Unit.
RISP reported the seizure of 3.45 kilograms of methamphetamine pills/tablets, 264.5 grams of cocaine, 25.6 grams of fentanyl pills/tablets, $13,260 in cash, a Taurus G3 9mm pistol, a 16-round large capacity magazine containing an undetermined amount of 9mm ammunition, two vehicles, scales and packaging material used in the distribution of illegal narcotics.
Coradin was arrested and charged with Possession With the Intent to Deliver in Excess of 1 Kilogram of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession with the Intent to Deliver (1 oz- 1 kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Cocaine), Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Possession With the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Possession of a Firearm by Certain Persons Prohibited, Possession of a Firearm When Committing a Controlled Substance Violation, Large Capacity Feeding Device(s) Prohibited.
“At the time of his arrest, Coradin was found to be on federal probation/supervised release stemming from a previous narcotics distribution conviction,” according to RISP. “Coradin was arraigned at Third Division District Court and after his appearance he was held without bail (pending further court date).”
According to state police, Coradin could face up to life in prison for the charges, and face millions in fines if convicted.
The HIDTA Task Force — managed by RISP — is comprised of members from the Rhode Island National Guard, RISP, Providence, North Providence, Lincoln, Middletown, Bristol and Narragansett police departments.
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