$100K In Cocaine, $65K Cash Seized In Salem Drug Bust: Essex DA

SALEM, MA — A Salem man and woman are facing drug trafficking charges after the Essex County District Attorney's Office said a road rage incident involving a weapon led to the seizure of more than $165,000 in cash and cocaine on Friday.

The Essex DA's Office said Bryan Brito, 30, and Sandra Pimental, 58, were charged with trafficking more than 200 grams of cocaine.

Brito was also charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, vandalizing property, and possession with intent to distribute a class B substance.

Salem police said they responded to the road rage incident where a gun was shown and that the investigation led to Brito as the person suspected to be with the weapon.

Police said they stopped Brito while he was leaving his Chase Street residence and that they then executed a search warrant that yielded nearly two kilograms of suspected cocaine pre-packaged at an estimated street value of $100,000, as well as $65,000 in cash.

Police said Pimental was found in possession of about 19 grams of suspected cocaine.

Brito and Pimental were arraigned Tuesday in Salem District Court. Brito was held on $50,000 cash bail and Pimental was released on personal recognizance.