234 Grams of Cocaine Seized By Police In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A Bridgeport police raid at a home on Armstrong Place on Thursday led to the seizure of 234 grams of cocaine and the arrest of a 65-year-old Bridgeport man on narcotics charges, according to authorities.

Members of the Bridgeport Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Division executed the search and seizure warrant just before 2 p.m. at 3 Armstrong Place, as part of an investigation into illegal narcotics sales.

"During the investigation, it was revealed that 65-year-old Carlos Batista, of Bridgeport, was dealing large amounts of cocaine from a trailer on his property," wrote Lt. Jonathan A. Duharte in a statement.

— Carlos Batista. Photo credit: Bridgeport Police Department

The investigation led the narcotics unit to obtain the search and seizure warrant, which led to Thursday's raid.

During the search, narcotics officers seized the following items:

• 234 grams of cocaine
• $1,366.00 US Currency
• (1) Digital Scale
• Packaging Materials

Batista was taken into custody, and was charged with the following:

• Possession with intent to sell narcotic substances
• Operation of a drug factory

He is being held in lieu of bail of $100,000.

"The Bridgeport Police Department remains committed to the safety of all its residents," Duharte said. "Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Narcotics Tips Line at (203) 576-7903."