High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force investigation yields three arrests in Providence and Cranston

State Police seize huge drug cache

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Rhode Island State Police seized more than 40 kilograms of fentanyl and arrested three on drug and weapons charges after a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force investigation in Cranston and Providence.

Col. James Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, said the Task Force arrested three on narcotics and weapons charges on Wednesday, Dec. 22.

“The Rhode Island State Police/High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force initiated an investigation regarding individuals who were allegedly involved in a drug trafficking operation in the greater Providence Area,” according to a press release. “Court authorized search warrants were obtained for residences located in the cities of Cranston and Providence. These court authorized search warrants were executed by members of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, along with members of the Providence Police Intelligence Unit.”

HIDTA reported the seizure of 41 kilograms of fentanyl, 67.7 grams of cocaine, $20,545 in cash, two Polymer80 Ghost Guns, five vehicles, scales and packaging material used in the distribution of illegal narcotics, according to a state police press release.

Police arrested Angel Camilo, 21, of 918 Cranston St., Cranston, and charged him with the following offenses: Possession with the Intent to Deliver in Excess of 1 Kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver 1 ounce to 1 kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Controlled Substance Conspiracy, and Possession of a Ghost Gun.

Police arrested Miguel Jimenez Cruz, 26, of 330 Narragansett St., Second floor, Cranston, and charged him with the following offenses: Possession with the Intent to Deliver in Excess of 1 Kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver 1 ounce to 1 kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Controlled Substance Conspiracy and Possession of a Ghost Gun.

Police also arrested Luz Jimenez Regalado, 24, of 73 Gallatin St., Third floor, Providence, and charged her with the following offenses: Possession with the Intent to Deliver in Excess of 1 Kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Possession with the Intent to Deliver 1 ounce to 1 kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), Possession with the Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cocaine), and Controlled Substance Conspiracy.

According to state police, all three individuals were arraigned at Sixth District Court and after their appearance all three individuals were held without bail pending further court dates.

“A person found guilty of Possession with the Intent to Deliver in Excess of 1 Kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Fentanyl may be subject to a fine of not more than one million dollars ($1,000,000) or imprisoned for a term up to life,” according to a Rhode Island State Police press release. “A person found guilty of Possession with the Intent to Deliver 1 oz- 1 kilogram of a Schedule II Controlled Substance – Cocaine upon conviction, may be imprisoned for not more than thirty (30) years, or fined not more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) nor less than three thousand dollars ($3,000), or both.”

And a defendant found guilty of Possession of a Ghost Gun may face up a $10,000 fine, and imprisonment of not more than ten (10) years, or both.

“The HIDTA Task Force is managed by the Rhode Island State Police,” according to the press release. “It is comprised of members from the Rhode Island State Police, Providence Police Department, North Providence Police Department, Lincoln Police Department, Middletown Police Department, Bristol Police Department, Narragansett, Police Department and Rhode Island National Guard.”

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