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14 arrested in Brockton drug raid

BROCKTON, Mass. — Fourteen people have been arrested in a drug raid in Brockton.

On Thursday morning, nearly 100 law enforcement officers executed arrest and search warrants after a months-long investigation into drug distribution in the city of Brockton.

The investigation into the distribution of narcotics in the city began in January. In September, police obtained a warrant to intercept phone calls between those believed to be involved.

Police arrested 14 people and seized 1,500 grams of fentanyl, a gun and $10,000 cash.

The following people were arrested: Jesus Silva-Santiago, Daniel Sweeting, Benito Rodriguez, Jose Santiago, Jodi Katzeff, Marilyn DeJesus, David Gonzalez, Michael Deyoung, Ashley Swan, Ericaldo Laras and Sirilo Estevez

The investigation is ongoing.