66-year-old busted for trafficking fentanyl in New Bedford

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE)-Detectives from the New Bedford Police Department arrested a 66-year-old man for trafficking cocaine and fentanyl on Saturday.

Investigators spotted the vehicle of Danny Antone, who they had heard reports of operating a drug delivery service out of the vehicle.

Detectives approached the vehicle and conducted a search.

During the search they found and seized over 162 grams of cocaine, 23 grams of fentanyl, 18 grams of marijuana, three cell phones, scales and packaging materials, and $1,502 in cash.

Antone was charged with trafficking in fentanyl and cocaine as well as possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Police said that he has a history of drug distribution charges dating back to 1989.