$11,000. over 1 kilogram of cocaine discovered following a Salem drug bust

SALEM, Mass. — On Thursday, January 31, members of the Salem Police Department conducted a search warrant as part of a months-long investigation.

Detectives were dispatched to 14A Pope Street after reports of narcotic sales occurring on the premises.

Upon arrival, officers recovered over 1 kilogram of cocaine and about $11,000 in cash.

After the search warrant, police arrested 31-year-old Bryan Brito of Salem. He was charged with class B drug trafficking of cocaine over 200 grams.

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