Crime & Safety

$20K In Drugs, Loaded Glock, Ammunition Seized In Salem Drug Bust

Salem police said two men face drug trafficking and firearms charges following the Broadway bust.

Scott Souza's profile picture
Scott Souza, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
|
Two Salem men are facing drug trafficking and weapons charges after police said a month-long investigation of drug sales on Broadway led to the seizure of 1,400 grams of fentanyl and 180 grams of cocaine worth approximately $20,000.
Two Salem men are facing drug trafficking and weapons charges after police said a month-long investigation of drug sales on Broadway led to the seizure of 1,400 grams of fentanyl and 180 grams of cocaine worth approximately $20,000. (Scott Souza/Patch)

SALEM, MA — Two Salem men are facing drug trafficking and weapons charges after police said a month-long investigation of drug sales on Broadway led to the seizure of 1,400 grams of fentanyl and 180 grams of cocaine worth approximately $20,000.

Police said a large-capacity Glock was also seized along with more than 100 rounds of ammunition.

The search warrant was executed on Thursday at a Broadway apartment.

Find out what's happening in Salemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Police said Andy Gonzalez, 25, was arrested after a struggle with detectives. Also charged was Jazmilet Tavarez, 30.

They were charged with trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, gun possession and possession of a large capacity ammunition holder.

Find out what's happening in Salemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

(Salem Police Department)

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Salem