PLYMOUTH – Police have arrested two people on drug trafficking charges after seizing a quantity of pills during searches at a home and a business.

PLYMOUTH – Police have arrested two people on drug trafficking charges after seizing a quantity of pills during searches at a home and a business.

Richard M. Pimental, 58, of 2 Billington St., and Christina Hagan, 41, of 58 Rolling Ridge, Methuen, were charged Tuesday with trafficking heroin/morphine/opium after a lengthy investigation.

Pimental was also charged with three counts of possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute, five counts of possession of a Class E substance, conspiracy to violate drug laws and possession of ammunition without an FID card.

Hagan was additionally charged with three counts of possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute, three counts of possession of a Class E substance and conspiracy.

Capt. Kevin Manuel said the arrests are the result of a lengthy investigation into the trafficking of diverted pharmaceuticals. Pimental and Hagan are accused of trafficking opiate-based prescription drugs, including oxycodone and buprenorphine.

Both were arrested at an auto repair shop where they work atop the Pine Hills on State Road. Manuel said police secured warrants to search the shop and Pimental’s home and found quantities of oxycodone, buprenorphine, amphetamine, sildenafil, cyclobenzaprine, steroids, tramadol and ibuprofen. The trafficking charge was based on the combined weight of the seized opiates, which was between 18 and 36 grams.

Manuel said some of the drugs were located in false-bottomed containers. Police also found numerous cellphones, a large quantity of cash, ledger notes and assorted rounds of ammunition.