Massive Pawtucket Fentanyl, Cocaine Bust: Police

PAWTUCKET, RI — Pawtucket police said they arrested a fentanyl dealer and seized $36,000 worth of drugs during a raid Wednesday. Raymond Dasilva, 33, was charged with a host of crimes. The raid was conducted at a Prospect Street residence "after an ongoing investigation into the illegal distribution of narcotics," Pawtucket police said in a statement.

Police said they found Dasilva with 550 counterfeit fentanyl pills, 291 grams of cocaine, 420 grams of marijuana and packaging materials. Dasilva was charged with possession of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute and maintaining a common nuisance.

Photo: Raymond Dasilva and drugs police said they seized from his Prospect Street residence in Pawtucket April 18, 2018. (Credit: Pawtucket Police Department)