A former aide to Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was arrested this week on suspicion of cocaine trafficking. ( Nancy Lane/Pool via REUTERS)
Cook served as deputy director of Healey’s Western Massachusetts office, according to an archived staff directory. A spokesperson for the governor’s office said state officials fired Cook "effectively immediately" after learning of his arrest Tuesday, Boston.com reported.
"The conduct that occurred here is unacceptable and represents a major breach of the public trust," the spokesperson said. "This criminal investigation is ongoing, and our administration will work with law enforcement to assist them in their work."
Fox News Digital has reached out to Healy's office.
of cocaine, including eight intercepted Saturday during a delivery operation at the Springfield State Office Building, the DA's office said.
Investigators searched Cook’s former office Monday night. Cook was arrested Tuesday while in his car in Springfield.
The investigation stemmed from two prior drug seizures. Authorities intercepted and searched two suspicious packages at Hotel UMass (CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
"Evidence collected during that operation was consistent with the narcotics recovered during the most recent controlled delivery in Springfield," the DA’s office said. "The investigation into the UMass seizure remains ongoing and may result in additional charges related to the prior shipments in Hampshire County."
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