Revere Police investigation leads to the seizure of firearm, ammunition, drugs and money

  On Friday, March 31, 2023, the Revere Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division executed a search warrant at 59 Cooledge St. in Revere. Detectives recovered a 9MM semiautomatic handgun along with ammunition, over 1,400 grams of fentanyl pills, 80 grams of methamphetamine and over 107 grams of Xanax along with numerous gabapentin tablets. Additionally, over $12,000 in cash was seized during the warrant execution.

  Ayman Wahbi, 20, of Revere, was arrested at the scene and charged with illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, Trafficking in Fentanyl 200 Grams or more, Trafficking in Methamphetamine 36 grams or more, Possession with intent to Distribute a Class E substance and Possession of a Class E substance. He is scheduled to be arraigned in Chelsea District Court on April 3, 2023.

  Detectives estimated the street value of the fentanyl pills to be approximately $126,000. The Revere Police Department is committed to the fight against the distribution of this deadly narcotic. “Deadly drugs and those who deal in these dangerous substances have no place in our community,” stated Police Chief David Callahan.

  “Our mission to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs within our city would not be successful without the collaboration and, more specifically the hard work and dedication of our officers and detectives,”, said Chief Callahan. “We work every day to try and make this community safe, which includes the partnership with our other city partners on our outreach efforts.”

  For more information regarding overdose prevention and support, please contact the Revere Substance Use Disorder and Homeless Initiatives (SUDHI) office at 781-922-6069. The office is located at 281 Broadway, Revere basement level.

  Please contact the Revere Police Narcotics Tip Line at 781-656-1143 to report any suspect illegal narcotics activity. Callers can remain anonymous if they choose to do so. Residents can also download the Revere Police Tip 411 Application to submit anonymous tips through their wireless devices.