TRAFFICKING ORGANIZATION CRUMBLES: Over $200,000 in methamphetamine prevented from hitting Cape streets… local detectives expect more arrests related to dangerous drug network…
2200 GRAMS OF METHAMPHETAMINE SEIZED
The case started with David Landry…
Back on September 12, 2014, David Landry was arrested for multiple counts of heroin trafficking following an extensive investigation. Landry has been held at the Barnstable House of Correction on $150,000 bail ever since.
Over the past 5 months since that arrest, detectives have continued the investigation into Landry and members of his drug trafficking organization.
The lengthy investigation uncovered evidence identifying and linking several other individuals to the organization, including Justin Groom, age 25, of Bourne, Derek Locurto, age 29, of Bourne, and Evan Lopes, age 26, of Wareham.
The initial investigation began in mid 2014 as a heroin trafficking case and has since expanded to include hydroponic marijuana, hash oil, and methamphetamine.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, search warrants were obtained for two additional residences tied to the Landry drug trafficking investigation. The residences were located at 304 Village Drive in Bourne and 14 Point Pleasant Circle in East Wareham.
On Thursday, January 15, 2015, investigators from several local agencies executed the two search warrants simultaneously. Officers seized several ounces of marijuana and over $7000 in cash from the Village Drive residence in Bourne. As a result, Derek Locurto will face a future charge of Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Distribute.
Upon searching the East Wareham address, detectives seized over 2 kilograms (approximately 2200 grams) of suspected methamphetamine. Wareham Detective Brian Whalen discovered the methamphetamine outside the residence buried under a large pile of firewood. Evan Lopes was arrested and charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine (over 200 grams). Lopes was transported to the Wareham Police Department where he was held overnight.
On Friday, January 16, 2015, Lopes was arraigned in Wareham District Court and held on $50,000 bail. The wholesale value of the Methamphetamine is over $40,000. The street value is over $200,000.
Also of note: Tuesday of last week, January 6, 2015, detectives raided 8 Cheryl Lane, another Bourne residence also associated with the investigation into the Landry organization. A sophisticated hydroponic marijuana grow operation was discovered, and Justin Groom was arrested after detectives seized approximately $50,000 worth of hydroponic grow equipment, $5500 in cash, and over $35,000 in marijuana and hash oil.
Detectives from Barnstable, Falmouth, Mashpee, Barnstable Sheriff’s Office, Wareham, and Bourne, along with ATF Agents participated in the cooperative multi-jurisdictional investigation.
The investigation continues and more arrests are expected.
1/17/2014
Robert Bastille,
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