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$385K Worth Of Cocaine, Fentanyl, Marijuana Seized In Arrest: Cranston Police

Cranston police say Teddy Lopez, 21, was caught with 11 kilograms of cocaine, 2.2 grams of fentanyl powder, and 11 fentanyl pills.

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Teddy Lopez, 21, was charged with possession of cocaine (over 1 kilogram) with intent to deliver, two counts of possession of schedule II narcotics under 10 grams, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.
Teddy Lopez, 21, was charged with possession of cocaine (over 1 kilogram) with intent to deliver, two counts of possession of schedule II narcotics under 10 grams, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. (Rachel Nunes/Patch )

CRANSTON, RI — A Cranston man was arrested Thursday after police said he was caught with about $385,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, and marijuana.

Teddy Lopez, 21, was charged with possession of cocaine (over 1 kilogram) with intent to deliver, two counts of possession of schedule II narcotics under 10 grams, and possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

Just before 10 a.m., a Cranston officer pulled over Lopez at the intersection of Park Avenue and Reservoir Avenue for a seatbelt violation, police said. Police said probable cause was established to search the car. With the help of a K-9 unit, police said they seized the following:

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  • 11 kilograms of cocaine
  • 2.2 grams of fentanyl powder
  • 11 pressed fentanyl pills
  • 10 ounces of marijuana
  • $1,700 in cash.

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