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Everett man arrested in drug bust, over $125,000 seized

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EVERETT — Police arrested a 42-year-old Everett man and seized drugs and cash following the execution of three search warrants Friday morning.

Members of the Everett Police Department Special Criminal Investigations Unit, assisted by the patrol division, conducted searches at two residential addresses and one vehicle on Everett Street on Oct. 25, 2024.

Authorities discovered approximately 70 grams of suspected cocaine and several packages of alleged fentanyl, along with drug packaging and weighing materials.

Investigators also seized over $125,000 in U.S. currency.

Evan Bleiler, 42, of Everett, was arrested and charged with possession of a Class A substance (fentanyl), possession of a Class B substance (cocaine), and trafficking in cocaine over 36 grams.

Everett Police Chief Steven Strong praised the operation as “another great example of teamwork between our drug unit and the patrol division to take a drug dealer off our streets.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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