EVERETT — An Everett police officer’s vigilance led to a significant drug bust.
Officer John Uga, on patrol at 4:40 a.m., noticed an occupied vehicle that struck him as out of place.
Upon engaging with the individual inside, Uga quickly determined something was off.
A subsequent investigation, with the help of Officer Joe Basteri, revealed a cache of illegal drugs.
The officers’ discovery resulted in one person being taken into custody on charges of drug trafficking.
Alongside the arrest, police seized the narcotics and over $5,000 in cash.
