A North Dartmouth resident was arrested and charged with distribution of heroin after allegedly selling a $40 bag of heroin to an undercover officer in New Bedford.

According to New Bedford police, Robert Adao, 37, of 69 Alden Avenue in North Dartmouth, was arrested on Tuesday, June 23 in part of a sting that saw 10 street-level dealers arrested and charged with a variety of drug-related charges.

Members of the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau teamed up with the Southeastern Massachusetts Gang Task Force and members of the State Police to target street-level drug activity in the city.