Drug Busts In Lawrence Net Huge Score

LAWRENCE, MA — Two drug busts in Lawrence Wednesday night resulted in six arrests and the seizure of more than 760 grams of suspected opioids and more than $3,500 in suspected drug money.

In one bust, the North Shore Gang Task Force stopped a vehicle after observing suspected drug activity near Prospect hill. Police ended up nabbing 440 grams of what was thought to be heroin or fentanyl (or a mixture of both) along with $3,000.

The following people in the car were arrested:

• Augusto Moscat-Melo, 33, of Dorchester, charged with trafficking a Class A narcotic over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act;
• Christian Rodriguez, 21, of Lynn, charged with trafficking a Class A narcotic over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act;
• Christian Frederick, 35, of Pawtucket, R.I., charged with trafficking a Class A narcotic over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act;
• Tyler J. Towne, 38, of Penacook, N.H., charged with trafficking a Class A narcotic over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act; and
• Ryan Rudolf, 33, of Keene, N.H., charged with trafficking a Class A narcotic over 200 grams and conspiracy to violate the Controlled Substance Act.

The Task Force also caught up with a suspected drug dealer - Wilson Abreu, 32, of Lawrence - who tried to flee when approached. WIlson's car "came into contact" with a police cruiser, and he was arrested. Police said they got 320 grams of drugs

Wilson was charged with trafficking a Class A narcotics over 200 grams; failure to stop for police; assault and battery on a police officer; and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (motor vehicle).

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