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John Tejada’s Cocaine Bust in Cranston | Providence News
A 49-year-old man from Lawrence, John Tejada, was arrested in a dramatic DEA sting in Cranston after allegedly trying to buy five kilograms of cocaine. The bust, set up in 2026 via a Signal app scam, ended with Tejada loading fake drugs into his Honda Pilot and dropping $40K in cash before agents moved in. He also had a loaded gun and a phone tied to the deal. Authorities say he thought he was buying weed — and he’s now facing federal charges, plus a concealed carry violation in Rhode Island despite having permits in Massachusetts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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