State Police seize 507 grams of heroin, arrest two Providence men - WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island State Police announced that two Providence men were arrested Thursday after police seized oxycodone pills, marijuana, and a combined 507 grams of heroin in separate investigations. While questioning Medrano, troopers “observed several indicators that Mr. Medrano was possibly involved in the transportation of narcotics,” police said. The troopers searched Medrano’s vehicle and seized approximately 400 grams of heroin and 796 oxycodone pills, which were 30 milligrams each. State Police estimated the street value of the pills and heroin to be approximately $44,000. Medrano was arraigned in Third Division District Court on charges of possession with intent to deliver heroin and oxycodone, and driving while in... Thursday, another Providence resident was also arrested in an unrelated investigation – Freddy Caba, 25, was also charged with possession with intent to deliver heroin and marijuana. Officials seized 107 grams of heroin, 340 grams of marijuana, a 2009 Nissan Murano, and more than $5,000 in cash, according to State Police. Source: wpri.com
