Couple arrested for alleged fentanyl trafficking

Aug 4, 2021

A Dartmouth couple was arrested by New Bedford police on Aug. 2 on charges after they were found in possession of more than 40 grams of suspected fentanyl.

Gary Hamel, 25, and girlfriend Amy Gaspar, 25, were arrested after narcotics and gang detectives searched their home at 16 East River Dr.

Police seized 796 wax folds and plastic bags containing around 42 grams of alleged fentanyl. Investigators also found cutting agent and more than $200 in cash.