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August 24, 2007

Cranston man nabbed; drugs, weapons seized

A Cranston man has been charged with possession of explosives, cocaine and a firearm.

Thomas Giannini, 49, of 446 Laurel Hill Ave., was arrested about 4 p.m. yesterday by members of the Rhode Island State Police/FBI High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, the state police said in a news release today.

Giannini is charged with possession of cocaine one ounce to one kilo, possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, possession of a firearm while in possession of a controlled substance, and possession of explosives.

Edward Gelsomino, age 46, of 85 Silver Spring Ave., East Providence was also arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.

The arrests came after the task team used a search warrant at Giannini’s Laurel Hill Avenue residence, the news release said. The raid followed a five-month investigation into Giannini’s alleged drug activities.

Seized from the home were 11 guns -- including rifles, semi-automatic weapons, revolvers and shotguns -- four ounces of cocaine, two hand grenade simulators and fireworks. Police said they also seized $2,837 in cash and a 2007 Cadillac CTS.

-- projo.com staff writer Michael P. McKinney

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 5:47 PM | Permalink

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