BELLINGHAM, Wash. – An investigation by the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task force led to the arrest of a major local drug dealer.
Court documents state that agents suspected 39-year-old Robert M. Abell was dealing drugs and made undercover buys of heroin from him in April, May and June.
Sheriff’s Deputies stopped him as he drove away from a hotel on Bennett Drive on Tuesday and found large amounts of heroin and methamphetamine and a small amount of cocaine in his vehicle.
They obtained a warrant to search his hotel room and found more drugs, scales, packaging and other items related to cutting and selling drugs.
He faces numerous drug-related charges.