MIDDLEBURY — Sami Hayyat, 47, of Middlebury, was arrested on Wednesday evening and charged with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine, and cocaine base.
According to court records, the Middlebury Police Department initiated a drug trafficking investigation of Hayyat earlier this month.
Middlebury Police coordinated with Homeland Security Investigations to assist with the investigation.
On the afternoon of September 28, 2022, Hayyat was located driving in Rutland, by a Rutland City Police Officer.
During a subsequent traffic stop, the officer observed that Hayyat was operating the vehicle without the mandated interlock device as required by Hayyat’s restricted driver’s license.
Hayyat was arrested for this violation and, based on additional information provided by Middlebury Police, his vehicle was searched by federal agents.
The search revealed approximately 279 baggies of suspected fentanyl, approximately 4 grams of suspected cocaine, and approximately 43 grams of suspected cocaine base.
Agents also seized from Hayyat’s vehicle drug packaging, a digital scale, a single round of ammunition, and a firearm holster.
