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Two New Bedford Men Caught with Cocaine

According to CBS 12 in Providence, Police arrested two men earlier this week in New Bedford, one of which was wanted for trafficking cocaine. Emanuel Jose Colon-Vazquez and Thomas Macedo were arrested Monday as detectives saw Colon-Vazquez get into a car and then was pulled over after realizing he had a warrant out for his arrest. Police said Colon-Vazquez has a plastic bag containing over 50 grams of crack cocaine, as well as a digital scale and more than $500 in cash. Colon-Vazquez has been charged with trafficking cocaine in excess of 36 grams and conspiracy.

 

Colon-Vazquez had three pending charges for possession with intent to distribute and conspiracy. Macedo was also taken into custody after being found with a bag of cocaine on him as well

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