BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Two men are facing drug trafficking charges after police say they found about 14 grams of fentanyl, approximately two grams of crack cocaine, and more than $8,600 in cash during a traffic stop in Brockton on Friday.
Troopers who stopped a 2011 Nissan Altima on West Chestnut Street around 11 p.m. for illegal window tint noticed the driver and passenger acting suspiciously and removed them from the vehicle, state police said.
Ayoub Boubit, 23, of Arlington, and Antonio Martins, 24, of Brockton, were arrested after a search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered about 14 grams of suspected fentanyl and 2 grams of suspected crack cocaine.
Troopers also allegedly found more than $1,700 in cash on Boubit and more than $6,900 in cash on Martins.
Both were arrested for trafficking in fentanyl and conspiracy to violate the drug laws.
Boubit was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute a Class B Drug and trespassing with a motor vehicle.
Martins was additionally charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug, subsequent offense.
Both men were held on $1,000 bail pending their arraignment in Brockton District Court.
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