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Boston Police Arrest 4 Suspects in Major Drug Bust

Police seized over 650 grams of opiates during their search of the Jamaica Plain operation

Boston police seized over 650 grams of opiates and arrested four suspects during a drug bust in Jamaica Plain on Saturday.

Police officers obtained a search warrant after a month-long investigation into a drug trafficking operation in the area of 42 Forbes Street. During the search, officers found more than 400 grams of heroin, 250 grams of fentanyl and $4,945 in cash.

Police arrested Angel Martinez, 49, of Roxbury, Pablo Baez, 32, of Jamaica Plain, Carlos Melendez, 28, of Jamaica Plain and Maylelin Ramirez-Tejeda, 32, of Jamaica Plain, without incident.

The suspects were arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on charges of trafficking Class A and B drugs, possession of Class B drugs with intent to distribute and distribution of Class B drugs.

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