Malden Police Find Large Amount Of Drugs After Vehicle Stop

MALDEN, MA — The police department arrested a man on multiple drug charges this past weekend.

Resident John Nguyen, 34, was pulled over by Officer David Kessler at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Eastern Avenue this past Friday. Malden police told Patch the stop was conducted after the vehicle’s registration had been revoked due to an insurance issue.

“During the subsequent investigation, officers recovered approximately 248 grams of suspected cocaine from the vehicle,” Public Information Officer Michael Powell told Patch.

Nguyen has officially been charged with trafficking in 200 grams or more of a Class B substance, possession of a Class B substance, operating a motor vehicle after revocation of registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He has reportedly been arraigned in Malden District Court.

“Sometimes the most important part of the story isn't who got arrested. It's what was taken off the street,” the department said in a statement.

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