CT narcotics trafficking investigation leads to seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, ecstasy, Oxycodone and Xanax; three arrested
Three people were arrested last week following an investigation into narcotics trafficking in South Windsor that turned up numerous types of drugs and a firearm with a high-capacity magazine.
The investigation was carried out Thursday by the DEA Task Force, the East Central Narcotics Task Force — a regional team that includes representation from multiple police departments — and the South Windsor Police Department.
During the investigation, authorities seized fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, ecstasy, Oxycodone pills, Xanax and marijuana edibles, police said.
Authorities arrested two men described as “known narcotics traffickers,” who have been identified as Elijah Jorden, 23, and Vincent A. Bovino, 22. They each face one count of operation of a drug factory, possession with intent to sell a narcotic substance, conspiracy to commit possession with intent to sell and criminal possession of a firearm, according to police.
Police said Bovino was found with a loaded firearm with a high-capacity magazine and was additionally charged with criminal use of a firearm, possession of a high-capacity magazine and interfering with police.
According to police, Bovino also had two warrants out for his arrest charging him with violation of probation stemming from previous arrests involving narcotic distribution and violation of protective orders. He was held on $1 million bond following his arrest Thursday.
Police said Jorden had two additional warrants out for his arrest for possession and sale of cocaine. He was additionally charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance and was held on $400,000 bond following his arrest.
According to police, Janaiya Sanchez, 20, was also arrested during the investigation and was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with intent to sell a narcotic substance. She was released from custody.
“The East Central Narcotics Task Force, in cooperation with other municipal and federal law enforcement agencies, is interested in stopping illegal narcotics sales and use in the Manchester, South Windsor, Vernon and Glastonbury communities,” Sgt. Shawn Krom, a member of the task force, said in a statement.
Anyone with information on drug activity has been asked to contact the East Central Narcotics Task Force at 860-645-5548.