Alleged Napa Cocaine Dealer Arrested In Undercover Investigation

NAPA, CA -- An undercover Napa Special Investigations Bureau (NSIB) probe into the suspected cocaine trafficking activities of a Napa man ended with his arrest last week when detectives served a search warrant allowing them access to the 27-year-old's cars and home, the NSIB announced in a news release Thursday.

Working off information initially developed in spring of this year that Alifonso Martinez was allegedly selling cocaine in and around Napa, NSIB detectives obtained the warrant and on Wednesday, Aug. 9, conducted surveillance on Martinez at his place of employment in the 200 block of Devlin Road, NSIB Lt. Gary Pitkin stated in the news release.

Martinez was detained as detectives searched his car, inside of which they allegedly found both cocaine and crystal methamphetamine intended for sale, the lieutenant said.

Detectives then searched Martinez's home in the 100 block of Garth Street, where according to Pitkin, they seized more cocaine and meth, packaging materials, a digital scale and over $7,200 in cash allegedly found in Martinez's bedroom.

Pitkin said Martinez was arrested without incident and booked into Napa County Department of Corrections on suspicion of possession of both cocaine and meth for sale.

Pursuant to asset forfeiture laws, NSIB seized the cash as suspected drug proceeds.

"The arrest and seizure prevented over 500 doses of cocaine and crystal meth from hitting the streets," Pitkin said.

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