THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2023 Page 5 Revere Police investigation leads to the seizure of firearm, ammunition, drugs and money Special to Th e Advocate O n Friday, March 31, 2023, the Revere Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division executed a search warrant at 59 Cooledge St. in Revere. Detectives recovered a 9MM semiautomatic handgun along with ammunition, over 1,400 grams of fentanyl pills, 80 grams of methamphetamine and over 107 grams of Xanax along with numerous gabapentin tablets. Additionally, over $12,000 in cash was seized during the warrant execution. Ayman Wahbi, 20, of Revere, was arrested at the scene and charged with illegal possession of a fi rearm, illegal possession of ammunition, Traffi cking in Fentanyl 200 Grams or more, Traffi cking in Methamphetamine 36 grams or more, Possession with intent to Distribute a Class E substance and Possession of a Class E substance. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Chelsea District Court on April 3, 2023. Detectives estimated the Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law This is evidence confi scated by Revere Police during the raid following the execution of a search warrant at 59 Coolidge St. on Friday, March 31. (Courtesy of RPD) street value of the fentanyl pills to be approximately $126,000. The Revere Police Department is committed to the fi ght against the distribution of this deadly narcotic. “Deadly drugs and those who deal in these dangerous substances have no place in our community,” stated Police Chief David Callahan. “Our mission to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs within our city would not be successful without the collaboration and, more specifically the hard work and dedication of our offi cers and detectives,”, said Chief Callahan. “We POLICE | SEE Page 8 Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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