Police Arrest 3 After Drug Investigation

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — Police arrested three people in connection with a drug bust on Hyde Park Avenue this weekend.

About 9:30 a.m. Dec. 29, officers executed a search warrant in the area of 280 Hyde Park Ave. in JP. There, police found more than 44 grams of a Class B substance believed to be cocaine as well as over 10 grams of a substance believed to be Fentanyl, and an undisclosed amount of money.

Officers arrested Yamera Borreio, 48, of JP and charged him with trafficking class B drugs, trafficking class A drugs, possession with intent to distribute class B drugs subsequent offense and possession with intent to distribute class A drugs subsequent offense. He was also wanted on two warrants for trafficking class B drugs and violation of auto laws. Police also arrested Carlos Rodriguez, 43, of Lawrence. He was charged with six counts of possession with intent to distribute class A drugs subsequent offense, trafficking class B drugs, trafficking class A drugs, and possession with intent to distribute class B drugs subsequent offense.

Earlier that day as part of the investigation, officers arrested Santos Mercado-Ruiz, 29, of Roslindale, near 4640 Washington St. in JP. Mercado-Ruiz is charged with six counts of possession with intent to distribute class A drugs.

All are expected to be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court.

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