LYNN, MASS. (WHDH) -
State police say troopers found and arrested a fugitive on Wednesday while searching a house in Lynn for a different person.While checking an apartment on Western Avenue, troopers were greeted by 35-year-old Benjamin Tranfaglia, who was not the initial target of the search but was wanted for larceny, according to police.

An investigation uncovered more than 15 grams of suspected fentanyl, an equal amount of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine, a cigarette wrapper containing suspected methamphetamine, various non-prescribed medications, and assorted drug paraphernalia in Trangaglia’s bedroom.

He is facing additional drug-related charges.

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