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Firearm, 'Purple' Fentanyl Seized During Highway Detail, CT State Police Announce

A Connecticut man was allegedly busted with "purple" fentanyl and a loaded gun during a traffic stop as part of a highway enforcement operation.

Moses Rodriguez and the drugs and money seized.

Moses Rodriguez and the drugs and money seized.

Photo Credit: Connecticut State Police

The arrest took place in Hartford on Thursday, Nov. 3 after officers of a statewide task force spotted a man allegedly participating in a drug transaction.

Moses Rodriguez, age 35, of Hartford was stopped after the suspected drug deal on Brainard Road, said the Connecticut state police.

A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of approximately 30 grams of "purple" fentanyl, $2,301 in cash, a fully loaded Glock 9mm pistol with a 15-round high-capacity magazine, as well as other items consistent with the packaging and sale of narcotics, state police said.

Rodriguez was taken into custody and charged with:

  • Failure to display registration plates
  • Illegal operation of a motor vehicle without tint inspection
  • Possession with intent to sell hallucinogenic
  • Operation of a drug factory
  • Illegal possession of a weapon in a vehicle
  • Violation of large capacity magazine requirement
  • Criminal possession of a firearm/ammo/defense weapon

Rodriguez was released on a $500,000 cash/surety bond and is scheduled for arraignment at Hartford Superior Court on Thursday, Nov. 17.

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