You Won't Believe What Malden Police Found Hidden in This Car

Malden Police took more than they knew into evidence this week after they seized a minivan as part of a drug-trafficking investigation.

A "sophisticated" hiding compartment (SEE VIDEO) was later discovered in the vehicle, holding a loaded 9mm handgun and hundreds of oxycodone pills, Lt. Det. Marc Gatcomb said. 

He estimated the installation cost for the compartment at "upwards of $20,000." 

Clifton Moore, 49, of Malden, was allegedly using the car to supply a Woburn resident "dealing large amounts of drugs," Gatcomb said. He was arrested after detectives arranged a bulk sale as part of a sting operation. 

Moore faces two charges of trafficking Class A substance, one charge of Class B possession with intent to distribute and a school zone violation. 

He was also charged with failure to register as a level 3 sex offender, and likely faces additional charges as a result of the evidence recovered in the compartment, Gatcomb said.

Malden Police worked with their Woburn counterparts and the Worcester DEA Tactical Diversion Unit.

"We are glad to have removed another gun from the street, and once again disrupted the local street drug trade with the assistance of Malden and Woburn detectives, as well as the DEA task force," Gatcomb wrote in an email.