On Friday July 30, 2010, the State Police Statewide Narcotics Task Force East and South Central Field Offices conducted an extensive narcotics investigation into a narcotics trafficking organization.  The Statewide Narcotics Task Force is comprised of State Police Narcotics Detectives and Officers from the following Police Departments:  Groton City, Willimantic, New Haven, Orange, Woodbridge, Cheshire and New London

   This investigation revealed that a large shipment of heroin was being delivered to the Fairfield area. This narcotics investigation led to the arrest of two individuals, and the seizure of 4,000 bags of heroin with an approximate weight of 1.44 Kilograms, two vehicles, and $575 cash.

Arrested & Charges:

#1 Arturo Diaz (DOB 04/23/63) 
     370 Bushwick Ave 2G, Brooklyn, New York
     $500,000 Bond
     Arraigned at GA #2 on August 2

This accused was arrested and charged with the following:

Possession of Narcotics
Possession of Narcotics With Intent To Sell
Possession of Narcotics Within 1500’ Of A School
Possession of Narcotics With Intent To Sell Within 1500’ Of A School
Conspiracy To Commit Possession of Narcotics
Conspiracy To Commit Possession of Narcotics With Intent To Sell
Conspiracy To Commit Possession of Narcotics Within 1500’ Of A School
Conspiracy To Commit Possession of Narcotics With Intent To Sell Within 1500’ Of A School
Criminal Attempt To Commit Sale Of Narcotics
Interfering With A Police Officer