Crime & Safety
State Police Seize Over 500 Grams Of Fentanyl, Cocaine
Over $51,000 worth of fentanyl, cocaine, and carfentanil were found, according to state police.

BROCKTON, MA — A Brockton man was arrested after state and local police said they seized over 500 grams of fetantyl and cocaine Friday evening. Emtimilson Cabral, 18, was charged with trafficking fentantyl, cocaine, and carfentanil, possession of a class A substance with intent to distribute, possession of a class B stubstance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of ammunition, and driving with a suspended license. His arraignment was scheduled for Monday.
As part of a State Police Gang Unit investigation, state troopers were granted a search warrant of Cabral's red Accura. At 5:10 p.m., Friday, police said they saw the red Acura stop at a house on Albion Street. Police said Cabral got out of the car, went inside briefly and then drove off. State troopers pulled over Cabral at the intersection of North Montello and Albion streets.
Police discovered Cabral's license was suspended and placed him under arrest. After showing Cabral the warrant, he did cooperate with the search police said.
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"Cabral tensed his body in a manner that prevented troopers from conducting a full search of his person," state police said in a press release.
State and local police brought Cabral back to his home on Albion Street and explained what was happening to his father. Police said Cabral was strip searched in private. After searching Cabral and his car, police said they seized 31 knotted bags containing fentanyl, cocaine, and carfentanil, as well as an electronic scale and $340 in cash. The estimated street value of the drugs was $900.
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Police then got a warrant for Cabral's bedroom and said they seized 423 grams of fentanyl, 87 grams of cocaine, and $308 cash. The estimated street value of the drugs was $51,000
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