Crime & Safety

Falmouth Cocaine Dealer Arrested Again: Police

Falmouth police said Brian Costa ran a cocaine operation on Clark Street. He was arrested on similar charges in Mashpee in February.

FALMOUTH, MA — A Falmouth cocaine dealer was arrested again Friday, according to police. Brian Costa, 23, was accused of running a drug operation out of a Clark Street residence. Police raided the residence and said they found $1,400 worth of cocaine and $920 in cash. Police said officers encountered a fortified door with five locks and a board.

Costa was charged with cocaine possession with intent to distribute. In February, he was arrested on the same charge in Mashpee. In both cases, police said undercover officers made controlled drug purchases from Costa.

Costa was held in custody pending an arraignment in Falmouth District Court.

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Photo: Brian Costa's mugshot following his arrest on cocaine distribution charges in Falmouth May 11, 2018. (Credit: Falmouth Police Department)

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