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Dominican Republic National Arrested for Possession of Narcotics in Manchester

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A 39-year-old Dominican Republic national was arrested for possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine in Manchester, following a traffic stop conducted by the Manchester Police Department. The defendant, Daris Rafael Melo Vittini, had approximately 45 grams of suspected fentanyl and 37 grams of suspected crack cocaine on him, in addition to a large quantity of narcotics found in his vehicle.

Key Takeaways:

  • Daris Rafael Melo Vittini, a 39-year-old Dominican Republic national, was arrested for possessing with the intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine in Manchester.
  • The defendant had approximately 45 grams of suspected fentanyl and 37 grams of suspected crack cocaine on him when he was arrested.
  • A total of 119 pre-packaged baggies of suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine were recovered during the investigation.
  • The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Major Offender Task Force and the Manchester Police Department.
  • Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon is prosecuting the case, which is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to eliminate cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protect communities from violent crime.
  • The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Statistics:

  • 45 grams of suspected fentanyl were found on the defendant's person.
  • 37 grams of suspected crack cocaine were found on the defendant's person.
  • 119 pre-packaged baggies of suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine were recovered during the investigation.
  • $1,500 was found in a "hide" in the center console of the defendant's vehicle.
  • The defendant's vehicle was involved in narcotics distribution, according to the Manchester Police Department.

Sources:

  • "Dominican Republic National Arrested for Possession of Narcotics in Manchester," attribute to: Jay McCormack, Acting U.S. Attorney.
  • "(Manchester Police Department), attribute to: Manchester Police Department.

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