Three men have been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking operation in Rhode Island.
Jose Melendez and Deric Hazard are facing charges that include possession with the intent to deliver cocaine, and conspiracy and Lazar Hazard faces firearm charges.
Deric Hazard (pictured) was on parole after his conviction for a 1998 murder.
According to investigators the investigation led to the seizure of more than four kilos of suspected cocaine, a firearm, cash, vehicles and other drug-related items from locations in Providence, East Providence and Warwick.
(Photo: Providence Police Department)