According to Fall River Police, on Tuesday, a joint narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
As a result of the investigation, authorities seized approximately one kilogram of cocaine.
48-year-old Manuel Cardoso was taken into custody and charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 Grams or More.
The lead investigator in the case was Task Force Officer Edmond Desmarais.
The operation was conducted through a coordinated effort involving the Fall River Police Department’s Community Action and Suppression Team, FRPD Drone Unit, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Massachusetts State Police, Westport Police Department, and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
According to court records, at Wednesday’s arraignment, Cardoso pled not guilty and was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing scheduled for next week.
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