Guns, Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized In Salem Mini Mart Drug Bust: Police

Salem police said a Salem resident and a Beverly resident were charged with drug trafficking and firearm crimes.

Jul 26, 2024 11:01 am EDT

SALEM, MA — Crack cocaine, more than 50 grams of fentanyl in pills and powder form, two guns and a stun gun were seized during a drug bust at the Mass Mini Mart on Boston Street on Thursday, Salem police said Friday morning.

Police said a search warrant executed following “a month-long investigation into drug sales from the location” discovered the drugs, which also included methamphetamine, as well as the guns, ammunition and cash.

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Police said one of the two guns seized is believed to be one that was reported stolen during a recent house break in Lynn.

Kathania Vasquez, 24, of Beverly and Bryan Martinez, 23, of Salem and Lawrence were charged with trafficking Class A fentanyl over 36 grams, possession to distribute crack cocaine, possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of a large capacity feeding device, possession of a firearm, as well as other drug offenses.