"Crime The fentanyl was recovered as police executed search warrants in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury. Boston police said more than two kilograms of fentanyl was recovered last week stemming from an extensive investigation into suspected drug activity in the Southwest Corridor area after "numerous" community complaints. As a result of the months-long investigation, which reportedly uncovered a fentanyl distribution network, police executed several search warrants last week, including at 176 Stratton St. in Dorchester, 127 Hazelton St. in Mattapan, and 1059 Tremont St. in Roxbury."
"Officers arrested five people allegedly involved in the distribution network. During the searches, in addition to the fentanyl, they also reportedly seized 32 rounds of ammunition, scales, drug packaging materials, and over $3,000. Ricky Wilson Soto-Arias, 36, of Dorchester, was charged with Class A trafficking and unlawful possession of ammunition, police say. Doris Baez, 37, of Mattapan, pleaded not guilty to Class A trafficking and unlawful possession of ammunition, and was set to reappear in court for a detention hearing on Monday, according to court documents."
Boston police recovered more than two kilograms of fentanyl following a months-long investigation into suspected drug activity in the Southwest Corridor area after numerous community complaints. The investigation reportedly uncovered a fentanyl distribution network, prompting execution of search warrants at addresses in Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury. Officers arrested five people and seized fentanyl, 32 rounds of ammunition, scales, drug packaging materials, and over $3,000. Charges include Class A trafficking, Class A drug possession, unlawful possession of ammunition, and nighttime breaking and entering and larceny over $250. Multiple defendants pleaded not guilty and were scheduled for upcoming court appearances.
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