Police surrounded a house in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, in the search for Shaun "Shizz" Miller, wanted in connection with drug trafficking charges. The 31-year-old Miller was ordered to surrender himself. 

When the door to the house opened, what appeared to be an elderly man emerged, walking forward in a hunched manner.

After questioning the man, police realised Miller was wearing an expensive mask to make him look like an older man.

Miller apparently wore the mask frequently to avoid detection.

Miller was arrested and a search of his house turned up two loaded weapons and $US30,000 ($39,300) in cash.

The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms said Miller's charges relate to the Nauti street gang.

The gang has its origins in Nautical Road in Hyannis, Massachusetts, according to the Cape Code Times.

Law enforcement agencies raided the gang in April, arresting 12 people, following a six-month investigation.

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The gang allegedly sold heroin across Massachusetts' historic Cape Cod "and was close to expanding to Martha's Vineyard."

Martha's Vineyard is a famous summer retreat for America's wealthy, powerful and educated, including the former President Bill Clinton and wife, and current presidential candidate, Hillary.

Miller will appear in federal court on August 31.

A surge in heroin and opiate use has plagued many small town communities in the US.