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Manuel Chavez was arrested by Bristol Police.

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Items seized by Bristol Police from Manuel Chavez's home.

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Bristol man arrested on drug charges

Officers seize 50 grams of cocaine

Updated: Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012, 7:40 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012, 3:02 PM EST

BRISTOL, R.I. (WPRI) - Bristol Police have say they've seized 50 grams of cocaine and prescription drugs while executing a search warrant.

On Friday, officers arrested Manuel Chaves. Upon searching his Peckham Place home, they discovered 50 grams of cocaine, oxycodone, methadone, illegal steroids, and other prescription drugs. Authorities also seized scales, computers, and $672 in cash from the home.

The cocaine has an estimated street value of $3,000.

Chaves has been ordered held without bail, and it currently at the ACI. He also has pending charges in Middletown and Warren.

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