650 Bags Of Fentanyl Seized In Raid Of Norwich Home: Police

NORWICH, CT — Two Norwich residents were arrested on multiple narcotics charges on Feb. 7 after police raided their Yantic Street home and seized 650 bags of fentanyl, according to Norwich police.

In addition to the fentanyl, members of the Norwich Police Department Detective Division, Narcotics, and Community Policing Units also seized packaging materials, five opiate pain pills, a police scanner, over $100 in cash, and two way radios.

"Two children were also living in the residence at the time of the service," wrote police in a Facebook post. "The aforementioned search and seizure warrant was granted as a result of a several month long investigation of the pair and their sale of fentanyl in the area."

Arrested were Christopher Dubicki, 33, and Angela Ziroli, 30, on the following charges:

• Possession of Fentanyl, 21a-279(A)
• Possession of Fentanyl with intent to sell, 21a-279(B)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 21a-267
• Risk of Injury to a Minor (2 Counts), 53-21

Dubicki was held in lieu of a $10,000, while Ziroli was released after posting a $10,000 non-surety bond. Both are scheduled to appear in court later this month.

"The Norwich Narcotics Unit requests anyone with information regarding drug dealing contact them at 860-886-5561 X3151 and X3152, all calls will remain confidential."

Photo 1: Christopher Dubicki; Photo 2: Angela Ziroli; Photo 3: Fentanyl by police. Photo credit: Norwich Police Department