Mark Lopez Busted with Crack in Punta Gorda

And in Punta Gorda, fifty-nine-year-old Mark Lopez is facing two counts of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply following a search of his home. Police say that operation resulted in the discovery of two quantities of suspected crack cocaine. Here is ASP Stacy Smith with the details.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“Police have formally arrested and charged fifty-nine-year-old Mark Lopez of Punta Gorda Town for two counts of possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply to another. The arrest of Lopez follows police execution of a search warrant at his residence on Friday, seventh August, which led to two quantities of suspected crack cocaine amounting to ten-point-nine-seven grams and six-point-six-six grams respectively.”

 

Police have stepped up anti-drugs operations across the country as it is believed many of the violent incidents stem from drug trade disuputes. Both cases are now before the courts.

 

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