Two men have been arrested and are facing multiple charges after a lengthy drug trafficking investigation in Brattleboro, Vermont.
According to the Vermont State Police, 63-year-old Mark Kriskov of Brattleboro and 33-year-old Justin Nation of East Hartford, Connecticut, were taken into custody on Monday.
Authorities say the investigation centered on the alleged distribution of fentanyl and cocaine from a residence located at 32 Fairgrounds Road in Brattleboro.
During the operation, law enforcement officers reportedly seized illegal drugs, a firearm, and materials linked to the production of cocaine base. Officials also stated that additional firearms were discovered at Nation’s home in Connecticut.
Both individuals are now facing several serious charges, including trafficking fentanyl into Vermont, unlawful drug manufacturing, and distributing controlled substances near school grounds.