Please understand that I don't care what race these people are.  All races have their trash and drug dealers. 

I just found it odd that this news article wasn't front page in Wareham.  It is in the 10-23-09 Standard-Times, page A6.

Subject:  DRUG RAIDS TARGETING MEXICAN CARTEL NAB 300
Washington--In the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the U. S. federal officials on Thursday announced the arrests of more than 300 people across the country aimed at the newest and most violent cartel.

La Familia has earned a reputation for dominating the methamphetamine trade and displaying graphic violence, including beheadings.  U.S. officials said the cartel has a vast network pumping drugs throughout the United States, specializing in methamphetamine.

Nine people were arrested in Massachusetts, mainly north of Boston, after agents seized 54 kilograms of cocaine Oct. 9 at the NORTH ANDOVER home of 31 year old Rancis Osiris Santana, who authorities described as the local ring's leader.  Each of the nine defendants is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

The Federal name for this bust is Project Coronado.

I googled this and there are two stories, one from the Boston paper and the other from their local Eagle Tribune.  Apparently state and local police were involved, but it doesn't say to what extent.  They have been watched and wire tapped for months.  I am certainly glad they are off the street, but I also know another will step up and take their places.  I looked at the N. Andover police log and there is nothing in it about this.  It is very possible that they were not allowed to put it public until the Federal Gov't announced it.

I was told by several friends from out of town that  N. Andover is an affluent community.  It's very quiet.  Sometimes, too quiet, I guess.  Reading blogs on this more points to racism from the bloggers.  Hispanic & Blacks sell the drugs, but the whites are the ones that buy it.  Back and forth blame.  I don't care if you are purple.  If you are a decent person. I'll associate with you, but it you are a drug dealer, go to jail.  I just thought that our new Part Time Chief being from No. Andover, that someone would have reported on it.
In their defense, a blogger said that the police are in the neighborhood where this bust took place, two to three times a week.