BERKS CO., Pa. - The Berks County District Attorney's Office says a fourth suspect has been arrested as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation called "Operation Trapped."
The DA says 39-year-old Fidel Yamil Ruiz of Temple has been arrested and charged with possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine and fentanyl, delivery of methamphetamine and fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl, dealing in unlawful proceeds, and criminal conspiracy.
Ruiz was apprehended at his residence Friday at 7:30 a.m. and was transported to the Berks County Central Processing Center.
A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 18.
Ruiz was wanted in connection with the drug investigation "Operation Trapped," which began in late April and took close to five months because detectives had to do extensive surveillance.
Berks County District Attorney John Adams said, "the total street value of these drugs was over $1.2 million."
The investigation is ongoing. Police ask anyone with information to please contact the Berks County Detectives at 610-478-7171. They can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Alert Berks County by either calling 877-373-9913, downloading the ALERTBERKS app on their mobile device, or via text message by typing ALERTBERKS along with their tip to 847411.
