🔴 Det. Christopher Orellana arrested in North Bergen
🔴 Drug charge is in connection with a major cocaine bust in Hudson County
🔴 A retired police officer and a police dispatcher are also facing related charges
NORTH BERGEN — A New Jersey police detective has been arrested on a drug charge in connection with a major cocaine trafficking ring in North Jersey, according to authorities.
On Monday, Det. Christopher Orellana was arrested at North Bergen police headquarters and charged with third-degree conspiracy to possess cocaine.
Orellana, 46, is the latest member of law enforcement that the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has charged, following a six-month investigation.
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Prosecutors said they’ve now arrested 14 people in connection with the drug trafficking operation…