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BPD, Regional Partners Dismantle Drug Network Following Three-Month Investigation 

Members of the Districts A-7 (East Boston) and A-1 (Downtown Boston) Drug Control Units, working in partnership with the Everett Police Department, Revere Police Department, and Massachusetts State Police, have concluded a three-month narcotics investigation targeting a drug distribution operation in the greater Boston area. The investigation culminated on Monday, June 8, 2026, when officers […]

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Chinatown Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Arrest, Narcotics Seizure

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, members of the District C-6 (South Boston) and A-1 (Downtown) Drug Control Units, along with DEA FIT Team members, concluded a narcotics investigation targeting a drug distribution network operating in the Chinatown and Theatre District neighborhoods. At approximately 11:00 a.m., officers conducting surveillance in the area of 285 Tremont Street

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Months-Long C-11 Investigation Brings Down Major Crack Cocaine Distribution Ring 

On Friday, May 22, 2026, members of the C-11 (Dorchester) Drug Control Unit, with assistance from the D-14 (Brighton/Allston) Drug Control Unit, concluded a months-long narcotics investigation, executing multiple court-authorized search warrants that resulted in the seizure of more than 644 grams of crack cocaine and an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. The investigation focused

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Search Warrant Leads to Arrest of 17-year-old and the Recovery of an Illegal Firearm and Drugs in Jamaica Plain

Keeping Boston Safe: At about 9:30 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026, members of the District C-6 (South Boston) and the E-13 (Jamaica Plain) Drug Control Units executed a search warrant that resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile male of Jamaica Plain and the recovery of a loaded firearm, ammunition, and drugs in

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Drug Investigation Leads to Arrest and the Recovery of Crack Cocaine and Cash in Dorchester

Keeping Boston Safe: At about 6:00 AM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, members of the Citywide Drug Control Unit and the District D-4 (South End) Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant resulting in the arrest of Daniel Harris, 41-years-old, of Dorchester as well as the recovery of drugs and cash in the area of

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Over 400 Grams of Fentanyl Seized in Roxbury Following Joint Law Enforcement Operation

Officers assigned to the District E-5 (West Roxbury) Drug Control Unit (DCU), working in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force 5 and Norfolk County Police Anti-Crime (NORPAC) Task Force, arrested a Roxbury man on Monday, April 27, 2026, following the execution of multiple search warrants connected to a drug trafficking investigation prompted

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South Boston Drug Control Unit Arrests Roslindale Man on Fentanyl Trafficking and Distribution Charges

Officers assigned to the District C-6 (South Boston) Drug Control Unit, with the assistance of the D-14 (Brighton/Allston) Drug Control Unit and detectives assigned to the DEA Fugitive Investigation Task Group, arrested a Roslindale man on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, following the conclusion of a month-long drug trafficking investigation. Investigators determined that Clevan Richards, 46,

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Boston Police Department and DEA Host National Drug Take Back Day

The Boston Police Department, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), is proud to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Community members are encouraged to safely dispose of any unused or expired prescription medications by dropping them off at any Boston Police District Station during event hours.  Find your local

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Drug Investigation Leads to Trafficking Arrest and the Recovery of Cocaine and Cash in West Roxbury

Keeping Boston Safe: At about 8:52 AM on Friday, April 17, 2026, members of the District E-5 (West Roxbury) Drug Control Unit in partnership with the NORPAC Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Agency executed a search warrant in the 4800 block of Washington Street in West Roxbury, resulting in the arrest of Elmer William

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