2 arrested after narcotics investigation

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John Oliveira and Bernadette Saucier / Dartmouth Police Department

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE)- Dartmouth Police arrested two people on Friday after an extensive drug investigation.

Police arrested John Oliveira, 61, of Westport, and Bernadette Saucier, 58, of Dartmouth after seizing the following:

  • 1.25 grams of suspected cocaine
  • 4 grams of suspected crack cocaine
  • Pills believed to be Oxycodone
  • $371 in cash

This is the second time in just over one month that Oliveira has been arrested for narcotics violations by detectives, according to Dartmouth Police.

Oliveira was charged with the following:

  • Possession with intent to distribute Class B (subsequent offense)
  • Two counts of possession with intent to distribute a Class B drug,
  • Two counts of possession of a Class B drug
  • Conspiracy to violate drug laws
  • Resisting arrest

Saucier was charged with possession of a Class B drug and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

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