fentanyl

COVID-19 knocked the problem of criminal illegal aliens and the related fentanyl crisis off the radar screen for many people. But both problems still exist.

Fifteen people - including four from Fall River and two from New Bedford - were swept up in the three-and-a-half year investigation.

Police conducted a traffick stop and found 1,400 grams of fentanyl.

Detectives seized fentanyl, cash, and a loaded gun at 246 Pleasant Street.

The Osborn Street woman was the target of an investigation, police said.

A man and woman could see up to life in prison if convicted.

Police say they chased a man on foot near Cranberry Plaza and brought him to the ground.

Police say they found narcotics in a dog food container inside a 4th Street apartment.

A Fall River man is arrested after police say they observed him in an apparent drug transaction and searched his motorcycle, turning up suspected fentanyl.

A convicted Westport drug dealer arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges while already out on bail was found dangerous and will now be held.