Police Seize 18 Grams of Cocaine, 1.51 Kilograms of Heroin in New London

NEW LONDON CT - The New London Police Department narcotics officers and members of the Connecticut State Police - Statewide Narcotics Task Force-East concluded a month long narcotics investigation into a major Heroin distributor.

Police said the investigation resulted in officers conducting a traffic stop and finding Yeudi Lora-Capellan, 29, and Yohendy Gonzalez, 26, in possession of heroin during a traffic stop. The arrest occurred Monday at approximately 8:53 p.m., according to a release. (To sign up for New London breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Officers executed a search and seizure warrant at 114 Blinman Street following the traffic stop, police said. Police said approximately 18 grams of cocaine, 1.51 kilograms of heroin, narcotics paraphernalia, a motor vehicle and $6,120 were seized as a result of the investigation.

Lora-Capellan was charged with possession of narcotics and operating a drug factory among other charges. Gonzalez was charged with possession of narcotics.

Anyone with information concerning narcotics activity is asked to contact the New London Police Department immediately.

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