NORTH TROY — Vermont State Police have arrested three men following a burglary investigation in North Troy that led to the discovery of a large-scale drug operation.
The investigation began on July 23, when police responded to a reported burglary on Pine Street. Darin Farley, 36, of North Troy was arrested for allegedly breaking into the residence multiple times and stealing over $30,000 in cash from a safe. Farley faces charges of burglary and false pretenses.
A subsequent search warrant executed at a River Road property on July 24 resulted in two more arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and firearms.
Andy Soto, 32, of Jersey City, New Jersey, was arrested on multiple charges including possession of stolen property, trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, and defacing a firearm’s serial number.
Police recovered over 700 grams of fentanyl, 676 grams of cocaine, 88 grams of xylazine, more than 21 pounds of marijuana, and over $46,000 in cash. Five firearms were also seized from Soto’s bedroom.
Christopher Beaulieu, 37, of North Troy was cited for felony possession of cannabis.
Farley and Soto are being held at Northern State Correctional Facility with bail set at $5,000 and $250,000 respectively. Beaulieu was released with a citation to appear in court on September 24.
The operation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including Vermont and New Hampshire State Police units and Homeland Security Investigations.
Vermont State Police are asking anyone with information about this case to contact them.
