Anonymous tip leads to arrest of drug trafficker

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CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A suspected drug trafficker is off the streets of Cape Coral.

Police say an anonymous tip lead to the arrest of 50-year-old Patrick Prosperi.

K-9 deputies alerted to the presence of drugs inside Prosperi’s car when he was stopped by an officer for a traffic offense on Wednesday. Authorities found 5.2 grams of methamphetamine inside the car.

Officials then  obtained a warrant to search Prosperi’s home and found over 23 grams of methamphetamine inside.

“This is a great example of the community and police working in conjunction to keep our city safe,” said Detective Nicholas Malone.

Prosperi is being held on $31,500 bond.

If you have a tip for the Cape Coral Police Department, you can give them a call at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip online. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+”Your Message” to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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