By Tiffany Williams –
An investigation into the trafficking of Fentanyl and Cocaine from Springfield, Massachusetts to Vermont resulted in the arrest of Micah Varela, 36, of Springfield, and Roberto Santa, also 36 of Springfield,
Massachusetts State Police say the two Springfield men were arrested on Sunday in Springfield.
Carmela has been charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 grams or more; Trafficking in Methamphetamine, 36-100 grams; Carrying a firearm without a license, two counts; Carrying a loaded firearm, two counts; Felon in possession of a firearm, two counts; and Violation of a firearm surrender order (two counts).
Santa has been charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 grams or more; Trafficking in Methamphetamine, 36-100 grams; Carrying a firearm without a license; Carrying a loaded firearm; and Felon in possession of a firearm.
The investigation which was led by the Massachusetts State Police Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team included officers from local and federal partner agencies along with the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit and agents from the federal Department of Homeland Security and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Springfield Office.
Massachusetts State Police said Varela had two loaded firearms and a large quantity of suspected cocaine and suspected methamphetamine in his possession. Santa was also arrested with a loaded firearm and cocaine.
While executing a search warrant in apartment 2L of 24 Wilcox St. in Springfield, Massachusetts State Police said they recovered four more firearms and additional narcotics. Both subjects were transported to the Springfield Police Department and booked on the following charges.