STAMFORD, Conn. — A five-week investigation led by the Stamford Police Department’s Narcotics and Organized Crime Squad culminated on Tuesday with the arrest of Miguel “Cuba” Rodriguez-Veloz, a resident of Main Street, marking a significant advancement in the department’s efforts to curb drug trafficking in the area.
Rodriguez-Veloz was apprehended around 2:30 p.m. after exiting an apartment in the 90 block of Liberty Street. Authorities reported that he was in possession of 1.2 grams of powder cocaine, 2.9 grams of crack cocaine, 4 grams of fentanyl, and $10 in cash at the time of his arrest.
Following his arrest, Stamford police executed a search warrant at the Liberty Street apartment, identified as a “stash pad” linked to Rodriguez-Veloz. The search yielded 112 grams of cocaine, nearly 8 kilograms (7,962 grams) of fentanyl, $2,575 in cash, and various packaging materials and scales.
“This arrest underscores our commitment to dismantling drug trafficking operations in our community,” the Stamford Police Department stated.
The department has reaffirmed its dedication to pursuing individuals involved in illegal drug activities in Stamford, emphasizing that efforts to combat these operations will persist.