Crime & Safety
East Boston Man Facing Cocaine Trafficking Charges
A man from East Boston is facing serious charges after more than 150 grams of cocaine were found at his home.
EAST BOSTON — An East Boston man was arrested Wednesday after a months-long cocaine trafficking investigation.
Julio Eduardo Zapata-Serna, 48, of East Boston was charged with four counts of distribution of a Class B narcotic after State Police gathered an arrest warrant.
Throughout January and February, investigators conducted several undercover purchases of cocaine from Zapata-Serna at his home at 114 Cottage Street.
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After arresting Zapata-Serna, who police said had thousands of dollars in cash on him, police conducted a warranted search of his home, recovering about 151 grams of cocaine.
As a result of the seizure, Zapata-Serna will be charged with trafficking a Class B narcotic and possession of a Class B narcotic with intent to distribute.
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He was held at Nashua Street Jail overnight and is expected to be arraigned Thursday in East Boston District Court.
If convicted, the maximum penalty for trafficking a Class B substance in Massachusetts of more than 100 grams can be up to 20 years in jail.
No additional information was immediately available.
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