BY GAYLA CAWLEY
LYNN — Two men were arrested Sunday after undercover police officers observed a drug deal.
Police were conducting surveillance when they noticed a black vehicle near Chatham Street. The vehicle was driven by Ian Wilson, 28, of South Hamilton, and included an unidentified woman. Police checked the car’s license plate and learned it was registered to someone in Hamilton, Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said.
Police watched the vehicle and noticed another car pull up with a single occupant, Wilkins Delgado, 38, of Lynn. Delgado’s car slowed to a stop near Wilson’s vehicle and they followed each other down a nearby street. Eventually, the two vehicles stopped on the side of the road, Donnelly said.
Officers observed Delgado exit his vehicle and enter Wilson’s car. Wilson drove off and after circling around a block, parked at a curb near where the two originally stopped. From that observation, police believed a drug deal was underway, Donnelly said.
Police questioned the two men separately. Police noticed money sticking out of Delgado’s pockets. When being questioned, Wilson denied purchasing drugs from Delgado and said he was giving a friend a ride home, Donnelly said.
Wilson was found with one ounce of marijuana and some clonazepam, a controlled substance and psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by mushrooms. He was charged with possession of marijuana and pills.
Police seized $1,370 cash from Delgado. They found a twist of heroin and drug paraphernalia in his car. He was charged with marijuana distribution and heroin possession with intent to distribute.
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