Two Arrested Following Major Drug Trafficking Investigation Involving Plympton Police

PLYMPTON, MASS. — Two people have been arrested following a months-long drug trafficking investigation led by Plympton Police that resulted in the seizure of hundreds of pounds of suspected drug products, thousands of illegal vaping devices and more than $66,000 in cash.

The investigation, known as Operation Playbook, began in December 2025 after a Plympton police officer developed information about suspected narcotics distribution throughout the South Shore.

The investigation involved the Old Colony Police Anti-Crime Task Force, Pembroke Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Pembroke Police joined the investigation in June 2026.

Following months of surveillance and examination of electronic evidence, investigators developed information connecting two individuals to an alleged drug trafficking organization.

On October 5, 2026, investigators executed search warrants at residences in Marshfield and Halifax, along with a storage unit in Middleborough.

Two people arrested

Authorities identified the two individuals arrested as:

• Malcolm Waaser Maccoy Jr., of Marshfield, who faces charges including trafficking marijuana involving 50 pounds or more, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, unlawful possession of a large-capacity feeding device, possession of ammunition without a firearm identification card and conspiracy to violate drug laws.
• Josef Troy Hebb, of Halifax, who faces charges including trafficking cocaine involving 200 grams or more, possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to violate drug laws.

Both individuals were arraigned on October 5 and subsequently released on bail.

Significant seizures during investigation

Investigators reported recovering a substantial quantity of suspected drugs, cash and other evidence during the searches.

Items seized included:

• Approximately $66,836.15 in cash.
• Approximately 624 grams of cocaine.
• Marijuana flower and THC products, including vaping products, concentrates and edibles, weighing hundreds of pounds in total when packaging was included.
• Approximately 36 grams of tablets believed to contain alprazolam.
• Approximately 106 grams of capsules believed to contain psilocybin.
• Twenty-four mushroom edible products.
• Ammunition and a large-capacity magazine.
• Digital scales, drug-packaging materials, cellular phones and a money-counting machine.
• 2,564 untaxed nicotine vaping devices with an estimated value of $102,560.

Investigation involved multiple South Shore communities

The investigation involved law enforcement agencies working across several communities, including Plympton, Marshfield, Halifax, Pembroke and Middleborough.

The case highlights a coordinated regional investigation into alleged drug distribution activity across the South Shore.

The investigation and criminal charges remain subject to court proceedings. Both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.