Crime & Safety

Falmouth Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges

Two people face charges after a traffic stop by the Falmouth Police Drug Task Force. What to know.

FALMOUTH, MA — A recent vehicle stop recovered crack cocaine and fentanyl as part of Falmouth's "ongoing enforcement against street level narcotics dealing," officials said.

The Falmouth Police Drug Task Force seized over eight grams of crack cocaine and over one gram of fentanyl during a recent traffic stop on Gifford Street.

The passenger in the car, a Falmouth man, faces charges of drug possession, drug possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy to violate drug law.

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The driver of the car is charged with possession and conspiracy to violate drug law.

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