More Than 400 Grams Of Heroin Seized In Brockton By Joint Police Task Force
BROCKTON (CBS) – A joint task force investigation has led to the arrest of a Brockton man and seizure of more than 400 grams of heroin.
On Friday members of the Old Colony Police Anti-Crime Task Force had set up surveillance on an Addison Avenue home where they suspected a large-scale heroin deal was going to take place allegedly involving Cody Goncalves of Brockton, the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office said.
When Goncalves approached the area under surveillance, he saw officers and fled on foot, authorities said.
He was caught by officers and placed under arrest, allegedly in possession of approximately 150 grams of heroin and 3.5 grams of cocaine, the district attorney's office reported.
State Police obtained a search warrant for Goncalves' Addison Avenue residence and allegedly found another 250 grams of heroin, three loaded firearms, ammunition and about $40,000 in cash.
Goncalves was charged with heroin trafficking, cocaine possession and weapons charges. He will be arraigned Monday in Brockton District Court.
In a statement, Marshfield police Chief Phillip Tavares, director of the Old Colony Police Anti-Crime Task Force, said "This is an excellent example of a collaborative effort of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies working together in an effort to make our communities a safer place."
The task force consists of police departments from fourteen towns: Marshfield, Scituate, Norwell, Hingham, Hull, Hanover, Hanson, Pembroke, Duxbury, Rockland, Kingston, Plympton, Carver and Whitman.
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