A Fall River man was sentenced Friday after pleading guilty in Fall River Superior Court stemming from a drug arrest.
According to Fall River Police, on June 10th, 2025, a joint narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a suspect and the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs.
As a result of the investigation, authorities seized approximately one kilogram of cocaine.
49-year-old Manuel Cardoso was taken into custody and charged with Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 Grams or More.
According to court records, on Friday, Cardoso pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine and was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in the House of Correction with credit for 9 days served.
The lead investigator in the case was Task Force Officer Edmond Desmarais.
The operation was conducted through a coordinated effort involving the Fall River Police Department’s Community Action and Suppression Team, FRPD Drone Unit, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, Massachusetts State Police, Westport Police Department, and the United States Postal Inspection Service.
