Crime & Safety

Stamford Man Accused Of Operating Illegal Drug Factory: Report

Police reportedly seized more than 47 grams of methamphetamine (crystal meth) from the suspect's apartment last week.

Ronald Buquet recently was arrested by Stamford police on narcotics charges.
Ronald Buquet recently was arrested by Stamford police on narcotics charges. (Shutterstock)

STAMFORD, CT — A 42-year-old Stamford man was arrested on narcotics charges last week after police said he was operating a methamphetamine (crystal meth) factory from his apartment, reported the Stamford Advocate.

Police raided Ronald Buquet's Faucet Street apartment Friday and seized 47.4 grams of crystal meth, drug packaging supplies, and a few hundred dollars in cash.

Buquet was charged with:

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  • Operating a drug factory
  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Possession of narcotics with intent to sell

He was released after posting a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 10.

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