New London Police Seize Crack Cocaine, Arrest 2 on Narcotics Charges

During a recent quality of life field initiative, New London Police Department narcotic officers and members of the Connecticut State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force arrested two individuals.

Luis Oliver-Garcia, 26, of Laurel Drive, New London, charged with:

• Possession of Narcotics
• Possession of Narcotics WITS
• Possession of Controlled Substance

Shareef Flanders, 32, of Mountain Avenue, New London, charged with:

• Possession of Narcotics
• Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell
• Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell Within 1500 Feet of a School

Police said they seized approximately 40 grams of crack cocaine and 24 grams of marijuana during Garcia's arrest. Approximately 15.7 grams of crack cocaine was seized during Flanders' arrest.

Anyone with information concerning narcotics activity is encouraged to contact police immediately.

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