A Marion  was arrested late November following a month-long undercover drug operation by the Mattapoisett Police.

Police have recently released the information that Nicholas Carnazza was charged with possession of a controlled substance, failure to stop for a police officer and marked lanes violations on November 18.

During the investigation, undercover officers facilitated controlled purchases of 30 mg Oxycodone pills from Carnazza on several occasions.

Police also witnessed transactions near the campus of UMass Dartmouth.
Police attempted to stop Carnazza in November after witnessing several drug transactions. He also failed to stop for police on I-195 East in Mattapoisett.

The investigation revealed that Carnazza swallowed more than twenty 30 mg Oxycodone pills during the stop.

Carnazza’s vehicle was seized and is currently in forfeiture by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office as a result of the investigation.

Mattapoisett Police worked closely with the Fairhaven Police, Dartmouth Police, Rochester Police and members of the Bristol County Sherriff’s Office South Coast Anti-Crime Task Force as well.

According to police, there has been a substantial increase in drug violations and arrests in the area for marijuana, cocaine and opiates.

These cases have led to the seizure of a motor vehicle, large sums of currency, drug paraphernalia and other items including cell phones commonly used for drug activity.

Anyone with information concerning drug activity will remain anonymous when contacting the Mattapoisett Police Department at 508-758-4141, extension 209, or emailing at MattapoisettPolice@gmail.com.