Crime & Safety

Beverly Police Arrest Salem Man With 60 Grams Of Fentanyl

Andy Gonzalez, 18 of Salem, was arrested after police witnessed a suspected drug deal.

BEVERLY, MA — A Salem man is facing charges after being arrested in Beverly. Beverly Police said they arrested Andy Gonzalez, 18 of Salem, Friday after witnessing a suspected drug deal in "an area of the city known for past drug activity." Gonzalez was charged with trafficking Fentanyl and a window tint violation.

Detectives had been conducting surveillance in the area. Beverly Police said the recovered about 60 grams of the opioid and $5,500 in cash.

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